Kenyan international John Mark Makwata will be actively looking for a new home in the near future after, the striker’s contract was terminated by Botswana top flight side, Gaborone United.In an official communique released by the club, Gaborone announced that the Kenyan, who had signed a two-year deal back in August 2022, will not see out the remainder of his contract following a mutual parting of ways after just one season.“We would like to announce that the Club has terminated the contract of Kenyan striker John Mark Makwata by mutual consent. Makwata joined the club at the beginning of the season. We would like to thank Makwata for his contribution during his stay at the club. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” the statement read.
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Makwata, was signed by Gaborone United after parting ways with Kenya Police alongside midfielder Duncan Otieno.He had joined Police as a free agent in October 2021 after parting ways with Zambian outfit Zesco United as, the Law Enforcers sought to galvanize their squad after a dismal start to the season.##NAJAVA_MECA_7312201##However, his stay at the club was not as fruitful, with reports emerging that he had fallen out with the club, and he was shipped to his former side AFC Leopards on loan where he, went on to rediscover his form, scoring in back to back matches at the den for the first time in the 21/22 season.The parting of ways with Makwata, who has struggled to impress and for game time since signing, comes on the back of Gaborone failing to retain their league title as Jwaneng Galaxy finished eight points above them.Harambee Stars’ planned trip to Mauritius postponed till MondayApart from Makwata, Gaborone also parted ways with winger Obonwe Maome after serving the club for over a decade.Maome joined The Reds senior team from the development side alongside the likes of goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko.”We would like to thank Obonwe Maome for his services. He has been a loyal servant of the club and won so many silverware during his stay. He stood with the club even when it was unfashionable to do so. We will always cherish the memories we have shared with Maome,” the club posted.
