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'Makgopa is lucky to play professional football, how did he even pass Orlando Pirates trials? Fortunate because he is Jose Riveiro's son but must be benched' - Fans

The Bafana Bafana international has been slammed by the Bucs fans for wasting what they feel are easy chances.

On Saturday, South Africa international Evidence Makgopa scored against Stade d'Abidjan in Group C's Caf Champions League outing that ended 1-1.

Despite getting his name on the scoresheet, the towering striker was guilty of indecisiveness in the danger zone, as well as missing a great one-on-one situation that could have won it for Bucs.

In his recent interview, Makgopa admitted Pirates were guilty of missing some good opportunities against the Ivory Coast outfit.

The Soweto giants faithful are questioning why the 24-year-old is being favoured by Jose Riveiro despite his struggles.

Have a look at their opinions as sampled by GOAL.

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  • Evidence Makgopa, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    Makgopa is too casual

    Coach Riveiro must come up with a new plan. We can't be so predictable. The bench will do good to Makgopa, he is too casual now - Andy Kgomontsho 

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  • Tshegofatso Mabasa, Orlando Pirates, August 2024Backpagepix

    Why is Mabasa overlooked?

    We have Tshegofatso Mabasa, last season's PSL top goal scorer. Why is the coach not giving him a chance? - Stanza Xavi

  • Zakhele Lepasa 16-3 GFXGOAL

    We need Lepasa

    Makgopa wasted so many chances that he must start on the bench next time. Zakhele Lepasa must get well, we need him at this stage - Nogwaja Zosukuma Sithole 

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    Makgopa is 'a Maguire' type

    I think we are keeping Makgopa because we are afraid he will go and join a PSL team and start proving a point to us. He is a Harry Maguire type of player - Melu Shabangu

  • Mamelodi Sundowns fansBackpagepix

    Support your own like Sundowns fans!

    I've learned that Sundowns fans side with their players in any situation which boosts the morale of the players because they read these comments sometimes. Pirates fans, one bad performance, with positive results, we insult players the whole weekend - Mfundo Ayanda Mabhedla 

  • Evidence Makgopa, Orlando Pirates vs Stade d'AbidjanBackpage

    Makgopa lacks confidence

    I personally don't think this guy believes in his capabilities or strength. He really needs his confidence back, that is exactly what he lacks. If he continues like this, he is going to have a problem - Mtheh Cele Cele Bafethu

  • Evidence Makgopa, Bafana BafanaGetty

    He is Bafana striker and not by chance

    This is Bafana Bafana striker and is not by chance. Hugo Broos knows why he chose him over many of South Africa's best strikers. So his mistakes don't mean he is bad, he is also the current  PSL's top goal scorer - Ubothi Tita Gxagxama 

  • Jose Riveiro, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    Riveiro to bench Makgopa?

    You let everyone down including your teammates, you deserve a bench next match - Mxolisi Mqwebedu 

  • Evidence Makgopa, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    You are lucky because you are Riveiro's son

    You're the one who let us down, you're lucky because you're Jose Riveiro's son. You'll still get game time -  Thabiso J. Thabana 

  • Orlando Pirates fansBackpagepix

    How did Makgopa even pass the trials?

    Evidence Makgopa is so lucky to have played professional football. How did he even pass the trials? -  Nathi Shongwe 

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