Mabena’s wage demands block Dikwena return
Platinum Stars assistant coach Milton Dlamini says Dikwena can't meet Ndumiso Mabena's wage demands.
Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars celebrates a goal during the Absa Premiership match between Platinum Stars and Kaizer Chiefs on 09 March 2016 at Royal Bafokeng Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Mabena is currently a free agent after his contract with Stars ended in June.
The former Orlando Pirates has been linked with Kaizer Chiefs, however, he remains clubless.
Stars are considering welcoming back the striker, however, according to Dlamini, are put off by his wage demands.
“We are losing key players at an alarming rate. Mabena is a good player, we rate him very highly. But we can’t afford him as things stand,” Dlamini is quoted as saying by MTNFootball.
“If he wants he can still come back with a reasonable offer, the team still wants him. Hopefully we can agree on the personal terms with him,” he added.
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