DeMbare marksman Murape Murape stranded

LONG-serving Dynamos midfielder and skipper Murape Murape has been left guessing what his future holds at the Harare giants as the club has not yet offered him a new deal following the expiry of his contract last week.

The Glamour Boys are set to begin preparations for the 2015 season this week but Murape, who has had a glittering career spanning close to two decades and winning several trophies with the Harare giants, now faces an uncertain future at the club to which he has dedicated his playing career.

A fiercely committed leader who was a key member of the squad that made history by winning four successive Premiership titles under Callisto Pasuwa, the 33-year-old veteran could find himself jobless if both the Dynamos management and the incoming coaching crew led by David Mandigora decide to overlook him.

Dynamos claim they have adopted a new "rebuilding'' policy of targeting only young players and Murape might be one of the major casualties of the move that is also being viewed as a ploy to freeze out senior players who are normally outspoken.

The reigning Premiership kings have foregone the Caf Champions League this year and indicated they would want to rebuild with emphasis on younger players and hope to qualify for the continental tourney by winning their fifth domestic title on the trot but this time under Mandigora.

However, it is not clear whether Murape will play any further part in the campaign for a fifth straight championship.

The ageless midfielder has made no secret of his intentions of continuing to play for Dynamos but it is the silence from the club that has left his career on the crossroads.

Murape, aware that his fate was not entirely in his hands, was not keen discuss much about his future yesterday, preferring to wait on the club's chiefs to spell out their intentions.

"They have not said anything yet and I can only wait to hear from them whether they still want me or not but I am hoping to get clarity on the future on time. As you know, football is my livelihood and, like anyone in such a situation, one is bound to be anxious to know whether you have a job or not in order to plan properly," said Murape.

A number of key Dynamos players' contracts expired on December 31 and the Harare giants have indicated that they are pursuing their services.