adminHis contract with Portsmouth ended at the end of the season in England and he is now a free agent.
At the weekend there were news reports of interest from two of the biggest clubs in South Africa — Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns.
Jomo Sono, a fatherly figure to him, has said he would not want his former star to play in the National First Division League following Cosmos’ relegation from the Absa Premiership this month.
In an interview before his Harare press conference yesterday where he thanked the media for the support before, during and after his testimonial match, the former Warriors captain said he was yet to get formal approaches.
“I have not been approached by either Chiefs or Sundowns. I have heard of the news but no one has approached me at this stage,” said Mwaruwari.
He said at the moment following an intense two weeks where he oversaw the organisation of the launch of his foundation, he had been too busy.
He said he had not yet found time to rest following the conclusion of the league race in the UK as he had some pressing work in Zimbabwe.
Last Friday Mwaruwari held a dinner with some of his friends in attendance.
These included Lucas Radebe, Aaron Mokoena, El Hadji Diouf and Emmanuel Eboue who were the star attractions at the event held 20km out of Harare on Friday night.
On Saturday there was a testimonial match between the Warriors and Benjani’s Friends played at the National Sports Stadium which was played at a casual pace with the home team winning 7-4.
“I am not thinking about a move at the moment. I just want to rest, the last weeks have been too busy for me as I had the junior soccer tournament and the testimonial match consuming my time.
“A rest is all I need for a while before I start thinking about the future,” said Mwaruwari.
There is a lot of interest for his services in the UK, France and Asia apart from South Africa.
Mwaruwari refuses to hint where he could be destined but said he would make his options known after some rest.
There is interest from South African clubs who are motivated by the successes of Benni McCarthy and Siyabonga Nomvethe, the Absa Premiership Player of the Year who also scooped the top goalscorer’s award.
Chances of a return to the Premiership look remote as leagues elsewhere offer better remuneration.
If Europe and Asia do not materialise, Mwaruwari could be headed to the Absa Premiership where he could monitor his projects in Zimbabwe from.
Online Reporter
Bongani Ndlovu