By Pempho Nkhoma

Blantyre, August 10, Mana: Mighty Mukuru Wanderers FC midfielder, Francis Mkonda has terminated his contract with the club after reaching a mutual agreement.

The midfielder has spent five years with the Lali Lubani Road outfit and his contract was due to expire in 2025.

In an interview with Malawi News Agency (Mana), Mkonda confirmed about his separation with the Blantyre giants. saying the two parties agreed to mutually end their relationship.

“I have decided to terminate the contract because of personal reasons,” he said.

The former Masters Security FC player explained that he is assessing his options before making a decision of moving to another team.

“Several teams have approached me but I need time to make a decision about my future in football,” he added.

Mkonda, therefore, appreciated the team’s management, his team mates and supporters for the love showed to him throughout his stay at the club.

“Thanks to my fellow players, technical staff, management as well as special thank you should go to supporters because without them I could have not reached this far,” Mkonda said.

Mighty Mukuru Wanderers FC announced about the departure of the player through a club statement released on Friday, August 9.

“Mighty Mukuru Wanderers FC announced the termination of contract with its midfielder, Francis Mkonda. This decision has been arrived at after lengthy discussions and mutual consent, highlighting a shared understanding between the club and the player,” part of the statement read.

Mkonda has been instrumental in the team’s success in previous years but he struggled to find game time this season with the coach opting for other players on his position.

The versatile midfielder made a name in 2018 when he captained Masters Security FC to their Carlsberg Cup victory defeating Wanderers in the final and after having a successful tournament, he was voted the discovery of the season courting the Nomads to sign him the following season.