'I Just Hope Mabasa Will Get Game Time'

The latest news on Khuliso Mudau's injury and the return of a Pirates striker from a Swallows loan has invited some comments from Soccer Laduma's loyal readers. 

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Stories on Hugo Broos' thoughts regarding Khuliso Mudau's injury against Tunisia and Pirates welcoming back one of their on-loan strikers has seen a host of commentary from SL's loyal readers.

Read: Pirates Confirm Return Of Star Striker As Another Leaves

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As previously reported by the Siya Crew, Bienvenu Eva Nga has parted ways with Orlando Pirates, with the Soweto giants welcoming back Tshegofatso Mabasa from his loan at Moroka Swallows.

The Sea Robbers confirmed the return of the 25-year-old, who spent the first half of the season at the Dube Birds and scored six goals in 15 matches under Steve Komphela. 

Mabasa is one of the most in-form strikers in the DStv Premiership this season and his goal tally is just one behind lead scorers Lucas Ribeiro Costa and Khanyisa Mayo, who sit on top with seven goals.

Here's how the readers reacted to the "Pirates Confirm Return Of Star Striker As Another Leaves" story: 

"Mabasa has regained his form, now the coach must play him with Zakhele. This can be a very good combination. Marou also must be kept, he's gonna compete with Mabasa.

"As for Lebitso, only Screamer knows why he brought him to the club because I don't see the reason behind this move. I mean he's a right back, if I'm not mistaken but we have more than 4 players in that position... this is just a waste of a player's time," says tm19441.

"They're bringing him back just to keep the guy on the bench," says Shikabala.

"Isn't he back because Swallows is reshuffling?" replies Dinho.

"Whichever the reason may be, the Spaniard is pro Makgopa, who also happens to be in the starting lineup for Bafana," replies Shikabala.

"I just hope this guy will get game time, otherwise he'll be redundant again. Because the guy has proven that he's good and he can see the poles," says user949915.

"Mabasa played his best football under Rulani Mokoena at Pirates. But ja, he is a small team player," says oupa.phiri27.

"Riveiro, please play this guy regularly because we need goals and stop playing players out of position," says @ThizaK.

"It's time we learn to sharpen our strikers. We seem to bring in good strikers and we bench them until they are rusty, then we loan them out.

Mudau was substituted at half time against the Carthage Eagles and limped uncomfortably after the conclusion of their final Group E match.

Broos admitted that it was not a good sign that he had to replace Mudau with Nyiko Mobbie and when the "Broos: Mudau Injury Not A Good Sign" story was published, the Belgian mentor was awaiting to see how Mudau responded to the injury on Thursday.

Today, local media reported that Broos is confident of Mudau's recovery for Tuesday's crunch clash against Morocco in San Pedro.

Here's how the readers reacted to the story:

"This thing of calling Bafana 'Sundowns' is not right. These players are South Africans, they deserve to be in the national team when Tunisia or Morocco is playing against us, they see South Africans. Lets be patriotic..." says Yellow dawana.

"I am a Buccaneer and want to admit, I couldn't believe my eyes when seeing Sundowns hammer Namibia 4-0 and further go on to draw against the Tunisian national team, Hai guys jealous down," says tebellosp.

"Shallow mindedness, shame on you. Bafana Bafana played Namibia and Tunisia, not Sundowns," replies Manephilly.

"If the people who are manning the VAR were not lazy, they would have spotted the stamping on Mudau's ankle and alerted the Referee who did not want to listen when he was told that Mudau was fouled. Instead, he ordered a corner kick," says Manephilly.