Makonese cleared to play in SA

Makonese had a stint with the asbestos miners after his contract was not renewed by South African champions Orlando Pirates last August. He then opted to return home and play for the team that gave him fame.
“I am now a happy man. I was told that they finally cleared me and I am hoping that they will be faxing the document to my team anytime this week because I want to play,” he said.
Makonese joined Black Leopards in December on a six-month contract where he is expected to prove himself to the coaching staff to earn an extension.
“I am looking forward to playing for Black Leopards as a defender, my preferred position, and help them survive relegation. I want also to make a mark when we play Motor Action in the Confederation Cup. I have played them when I was in Zimbabwe and I know how they play and we are coming there fully prepared for them,” said Makonese in a telephone interview yesterday.
Shabanie Mine chairman Webster Chitono confirmed that they had written a clearance letter in favour of Makonese.