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Mwaruwari set to leave Portsmouth
14 Apr 2012 at 10:51hrs | Views
Portsmouth - English Championship side Portsmouth's decision to allow former Zimbabwe Warriors captain Benjani Mwaruwari to leave struggling club at the end of the season could pave way for his return to the South African premiership.
The 33-year-old striker has been told by Pompey coach Michael Appleton that he is free to leave the club if he wishes at any time, but will likely stay on to collect his wage until the season's end. His departure now would provide a substantial saving on the wage bill for the financially-stricken side, reported sports24.
And with Benjani having publicly stated that he would like a return to the PSL before his career ends, the door might just have been opened.
Jomo Cosmos owner Jomo Sono tried desperately to re-sign Mwaruwari earlier in the season, but the deal fell through.
Although not able to match his weighty salary in England, the South African PSL can offer the Zimbabwean first-team football and a chance to finish his career where it began.
Ezenkosi boss Sono is also known to be a trusted confidante of Mwaruwari, who recognises the role the ex-Bafana Bafana coach played in helping him get to Europe. But a move back to Cosmos may rely on whether they stay up this season.
Indeed, Mwaruwari has chosen Sono to be one of the coaches in a high-profile testimonial game to be played in Harare in May.
The 33-year-old striker has been told by Pompey coach Michael Appleton that he is free to leave the club if he wishes at any time, but will likely stay on to collect his wage until the season's end. His departure now would provide a substantial saving on the wage bill for the financially-stricken side, reported sports24.
And with Benjani having publicly stated that he would like a return to the PSL before his career ends, the door might just have been opened.
Although not able to match his weighty salary in England, the South African PSL can offer the Zimbabwean first-team football and a chance to finish his career where it began.
Ezenkosi boss Sono is also known to be a trusted confidante of Mwaruwari, who recognises the role the ex-Bafana Bafana coach played in helping him get to Europe. But a move back to Cosmos may rely on whether they stay up this season.
Indeed, Mwaruwari has chosen Sono to be one of the coaches in a high-profile testimonial game to be played in Harare in May.
Source - sports24
