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Mahachi cleared for Monaco trials

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SOUTH African Premier League champions Mamelodi Sundowns have given the thumbs up to Kuda Mahachi’s impending trials at French Ligue One side AS Monaco.

SOUTH African Premier League champions Mamelodi Sundowns have given the thumbs up to Kuda Mahachi’s impending trials at French Ligue One side AS Monaco.

THANDIWE MOYO

Although both Sundowns and his manager Mlungisi Moyo said they were still waiting for confirmation on when he would be leaving for France, Mahachi, who is on loan at Highlanders, already has his travel documents.

The Brazilians communications coordinator Thulani Thuswa confirmed that the club had given the nod to the trials.

“It has always been our culture not to stand in the way of players who want to develop. Even though he has not played for us we are confident he will do well,” he said.

Mahachi’s manager — Moyo — said he was waiting for official communication from Monaco on when the ginger-haired player could travel to France.

Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev recently announced the departure of coach Claudio Ranieri, but Sundowns said this would not affect the scheduling of the trials.

“No, they will not be affected. Mahachi is a good player he can play anywhere in the world. He is classic. We are not sure yet when he is leaving for the trials but from us he is free to go,” said Thuswa.

Ranieri was with the red and whites for two years and was relieved of his duties on Tuesday although no announcement has been made with regards to a new coach.

The club’s owner oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev is currently involved in a messy divorce which has seen an order being passed for him to pay his ex-wife Elena $2,6 billion.

The Principality of Monaco is a sovereign city-state, located on the French Riviera in Western Europe. It is bordered by France on three sides; one side borders the Mediterranean Sea.

Monaco hosts two major football teams in the principality; men’s football club AS Monaco FC and women’s football club OS Monaco.

Founded in 1924, AS Monaco plays at the Stade Louis II and competes in the Ligue 1, the first division of French football.

The club is historically one of the most successful clubs in France. It however, suffered relegation in the 2010–11 season.

Many football stars who include French World Cup-winners Thierry Henry, Fabien Barthez and David Trezeguet have played for the club.