"There is a new sheriff in PSL and his name is Thamsanqa Gabuza. Orlando Pirates will regret traumatizing this boy. He has turned lemons to lemonade!"
The comment by SL Supporter @Vhivha is the general feeling amongst PSL fans after Gabuza's remarkable career 360 turnaround.
As the old saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure, and it seems as though SuperSport United have found themselves a pot of gold in the 32-year-old.
Deemed surplus to requirements in the latter stages of his stint with Orlando Pirates, Gabuza often cut a discouraged figure.
In the rare occasion that he did manage to appear from the bench, the KZN-born striker would often face scrutiny from the Bucs fans, and after six seasons with the Soweto giants, perhaps it was time to seek a new challenge elsewhere.
Not much was expected from 'Ghanda-Ghanda' when he arrived at Matsatsantsa, a faction of the fans billed him a washed up striker with a poor goal return.
If there's anything Gabuza did, it was prove them wrong!
Three goals in three games, and a further two assists, the move is proving to be a masterstroke from the Tshwane side.
He helped guide Kaitano Tembo's men to the 2019/20 MTN8 final, where they will take on Highlands Park at his old stomping ground, Orlando stadium.
Gabuza's resurgence also comes at a time when his former team is struggling for goals. Pirates have only managed three goals in their last six outings - two of them coming in their much-needed 2-1 win over Chippa United.
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Do you think that Supersport have benefitted from Orlando Pirates' decision to let Gabuza go?
