Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa believes his side deserves to play and compete in the CAF Champions League each and every season.

The Buccaneers have hit form recently and are currently on a four game winning run following their 2-0 win over Cape Town City at the DHL Stadium on Wednesday.

Mabasa himself has been one of the main contributors to this, with 13 goals from 23 games in the league so far this season.

The Botshabelo-born striker says his side are aiming to secure their place in the CAF Champions League but knows they will have to fight Stellenbosch FC for second place.

“This is a big team and this team deserves to play and compete in the CAF Champions League each and every season and that’s exactly what we’re aiming for,” Mabasa told SuperSport TV after the game.

“And I believe we can achieve it, hopefully, things are not currently in our hands.

“Stellenbosch still has to play but we’ll continue to do the business and collect three points wherever we can.”

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