TS Galaxy midfielder Puso Dithejane has explained why he believes his shock exit from Kaizer Chiefs was a blessing in disguise, and credited club chairman Tim Sukazi for handing his career a new lease on life.
Dithejane and Omega Mdaka were released by Chiefs after reportedly refusing to do ball-boy duties.
The pair later argued that they had played a reserve league match earlier on the same day and needed a rest.
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He did not stay a free agent for long, though, and was snapped up by TS Galaxy, where he has since blossomed into a key figure.
Speaking to the media during the Nedbank Cup round of 32 draw last week, the South Africa junior international shed some insight into his arrival at Galaxy and how he has been making a name for himself.
"I can say that me leaving Chiefs - at that point in my career - was a blessing in disguise. Because now I am making a name for myself. And I am Puso Dithejane because TS Galaxy took me in and gave me a home after the situation I was in," he said.
"What has helped me to be the person and player I am today is our chairman, Mr. Tim Sukazi. Because when I left Chiefs, he helped me a lot by taking me in and giving me an opportunity at Galaxy.
"The coaches and teammates at the club also contributed to my growth. That's because they all comforted me after what happened at Chiefs. They told me that I should try and forget about what happened and focus on making a name for myself.
"So, I will forever be grateful to the chairman of TS Galaxy, the coaches, and my teammates," adds Dithejane.
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The 20-year-old has made 29 first team appearances since his arrival at the Mpumalanga outfit.
Meanwhile, Mdaka also recently made his senior debut for Stellenbosch FC after a brief stint with AmaZulu FC.