Bosso mum on player movements

HIGHLANDERS spokesperson Nozibel0 Maphosa yesterday said the club was yet to be approached by clubs seeking the services of its players.

The rumour mill has been abuzz with claims that several players are in the departure lounge after the expiry of their contracts.

Yesterday, the Highlanders executive announced the return of once favourite winger and coach Kelvin Kaindu who twice missed the league championship. At one time he was pipped by Dynamos due to goal difference.

Kaindu will certainly have an anxious Christmas with the news of disgruntlement among the players over treatment by the club which has seen many wanting to leave.

Maphosa said they were yet to get communication from other clubs over their players.

“The club will make a statement on all technical issues involving Kaindu’s backroom staff and players,” she said.

Mbongeni Ndlovu, who was the most consistent of the Highlanders defenders is wanted by FC Platinum. The Zvishavane side is keen to bounce back after being pipped by Ngezi Platinum and Manica Diamonds to the top two slots in the Zimbabwe Castle Lager Premiership this season.

Ndlovu will be a natural replacement for Gift Bello who retired on the last day of the championship after almost two decades as a player at the highest level in Zimbabwe where he won championships with Dynamos and FC Platinum.

Last week Ndlovu confirmed that he had heard of the FC Platinum’s interest but nothing had come through.

“I have not yet signed. I am still a Highlanders player,” said the favourite for the Highlanders Player of the Year if the club decides to honour its outstanding players in a season they flattered only to deceive after a promising start in which they went 19 matches unbeaten. Bosso eventually finished fifth on the log in a year they appeared on course to break a 17-year-old championship jinx.

While not the most skillful of defenders, Ndlovu impressed with his never say die spirit at the back winning important duels against the country’s top strikers.

His partner at the heart of defence Peter Muduhwa and fellow Warriors defender Andrew Mbeba are wanted by Ngezi Platinum, the 2023 Castle Lager champions.

The title holders have not hidden their intentions of wanting to strengthen their team ahead of their 2024/25 Confederation of African Football Champions League appearance.

Bosso are yet to negotiate contracts with some of their senior players who include Ray Lunga and Brighton Manhire.