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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – FEBRUARY 24: Happy Jele of Orlando Pirates challenges Thamsanqa Gabuza of Supersport United during the DStv Premiership match between SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates at Lucas Moripe Stadium on February 24, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Mahlangu/BackPagePix/Gallo Images)

Former Orlando Pirates striker set to become a free agent

A former Orlando Pirates striker looks set to become a free agent at the end of the season but there’s already PSL interest in him!

Orlando Pirates Kaizer Chiefs

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – FEBRUARY 24: Happy Jele of Orlando Pirates challenges Thamsanqa Gabuza of Supersport United during the DStv Premiership match between SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates at Lucas Moripe Stadium on February 24, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Mahlangu/BackPagePix/Gallo Images)

Former Orlando Pirates striker Thamsanqa Gabuza’s time at SuperSport United appears to be up.

Gabuza has made just nine starts for Gavin Hunt’s side this season and reports suggest his contract won’t be renewed at the club.

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The 35-year-old striker joined SuperSport from the Buccaneers in 2019.

In total, Gabuza has made 111 appearances for Matsatsantsa, scoring 22 goals and assisting a further six.

According to the latest reports, the former Orlando Pirates star has caught the eye of Steve Barker’s Stellenbosch!

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Gabuza’s contract at SuperSport United comes to an end at the end of the season and reports suggest the club are yet to initiate any extension talks.

According to Kick-Off, Stellenbosch FC are keen on signing Gabuza on a free transfer at the end of the season.

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In other news, Rising Zimbabwean star Prince Ndlovu undergoing a week-long trial at Orlando Pirates.

The promising 17-year-old attacking midfielder who currently plays for Zimbabwean giants Highlanders FC is due to be assessed by Jose Riveiro’s side.

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Ndlovu was linked with a move to Croatian side HNK Vukovar 1991 however reports suggest that move was prevented by visa issues.

And now, the talented midfielder will reportedly be given a chance to impress at the Mayfair club.

The Buccaneers currently have Kabelo Dlamini and Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo who can slot into that number 10 role.

While Ndlondlo’s preferred position is slightly further back, Dlamini hasn’t proved himself in the free-role position despite a number of opportunities to do so.

A breath of fresh air in the form of a young yet highly skilled Zimbabwean may be just what Jose Riveiro needs to spark his team’s attacking play.

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“Ndlovu left yesterday with an evening flight. He will be on trial from the 20th to the 26th of March,” Highlanders’ Communication and Marketing Officer Nozibelo Maphosa told ThisIsFootball.

According to the same publication, Ndlovu already spent two weeks on trial at the Buccaneers in January 2023.

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