Mzansi Laughs as Cheeky Thamsangqa Gabuza Makes Fun of Strict Referee Victor Gomes

• SuperSport United striker Thamsanqa Gabuza tested fate when he chirped the Premier Soccer League's strictest referee Victor Gomes
• Gomes, renowned for his inclination to hand out red cards like sweets, was in charge of United's final clash of 2021 against Cape Town City
• A video surfaced of him chirping Gomes earlier in the year, with a follower wishing that a film crew follow him around to shoot a mockumentary

Mercurial SuperSport United striker Thamsanqa Gabuza had something of a death wish as he poked fun at the Premier Soccer League's strictest referee Victor Gomes.

A viral video on the club's Twitter page shows Gabuza jokingly chirping the whistleman ahead United's fixture against Cape Town City in Tshwane. They went on to win the match 3-2, though Gabuza was not on the scoresheet.

The match was the final one ahead of the year before the festive season recess, with Gabuza saying that his team was in a hurry to collect all three points, as well as heading for the holidays.

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To much laughter from teammates and opponents alike, he implored the red-card-merchant Gomes to get the game going as soon as possible.

As expected, Mzansi fans laughed along, reminded of Gabuza's jocular nature.

@SandaCulu suggested:

"Those who are in the film or documentary industry you better get a camera man to follow Gabuza. “Life with Gabuza”. You’ll thank me later..."

@PasekaTsoaela reckons the two might be friends:

"I think Gomez and Gabuza have a very close relationship, on and off the field."

@JoemanMakashane had to be the wet blanket:

"He was lucky Gomez didn't hear him. He should have been red carded!"

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