Following criticism from local fans, an Orlando Pirates star is determined to prove his worth at the Soweto club following the international break.
Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa is fueled by criticism from fans as he looks to gain a place in the starting lineup
The Bafana Bafana striker started the MTN8 final ahead of top scorer Tshegofatso Mabasa, much to the dismay of local fans Local football fans backed Makgopa on social media, while others said the player does not deserve to play for Pirates, Makgopa said he is aware of the criticism and is determined to prove his worth, while last season, he was"So people just talk before you even touch a ball. So why, when you start playing, must you be worried about people's opinions? They spoke all negative things even before I touched a ball.
The 32-year-old midfielder had limited playing time at the start of the season and said he was willing to wait for his chance.Junior Bester is the current Entertainment Writer at Briefly News. He achieved a ND:Journalism at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2012. He worked for Independent Newspapers from 2011 till 2022 covering news, sport, business and entertainment for titles such as Weekend Argus, Cape Argus, Daily Voice and Northern News.
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