Head coach Morena Ramoreboli has heaped praise on Tshegofatso Mabasa following the striker's heroics to help Bafana Bafana secure a spot in the semi finals of the Cosafa Cup.
Mabasa came on as a second half substitute and turned-hero by scoring brace as Bafana Bafana collected a vital 2-1 win against eSwatini to finish top of the group and book a spot in the semi-finals of the regional competition, played in Durban on Monday night.
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Bongwa Matsebula had put eSwatini ahead in the second half, promoting head coach to make three changes that saw Thabo Cele replaced by Shaun Mogaila, Sepana Letsoalo replaced by Tshegofatso Mabasa and Rowan Human by Tebogo Tlolane.
"Tshego can score goals at any given time. He might not give you what [Sepana] Letsoalo would give you in terms of being quick into spaces, like [Iqraam] Rayners, but Tshego is a finisher," Ramoreboli told SAFA media.
The performance will come as relief for Mabasa, endured a frustrating season at club level with Sekhukhune United where he scored just twice in 20 appearances and started once in Babina Noko's last 10 matches of the season.
The 26-year-old is believed to be heading to Moroka Swallows for a season-long loan ahead of the new campaign.
Meanwhile, up next for Bafana in semi-final clash against Zambia to be played on Friday at the King Zwelithini Stadium. Kick off is at 18:00.
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