Orlando Pirates caretaker coach Rhulani Mokwena has encouraged Justin Shonga after the striker made his return to action for the team.
The Zambia international was introduced in the second half as the Buccaneers secured a 1-0 win over Stellenbosch FC in the Telkom Knockout Cup Round of 16 clash on Saturday.
It was Shonga's first appearance for Pirates since August with in-form striker Tshegofatso Mabasa having been preferred ahead of him by Mokwena.
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The young tactician indicated the 22-year-old Shonga is one of the players, who are fighting for their place in the starting line-up.