In a dramatic turn of events, Portuguese Second Division side, Sporting Club de Esmoriz, have reportedly offered Mafco\u2019s FC\u2019s temperamental striker, Richard Mbulu, an outright deal.<\/p>\n
If the deal goes through, Mbulu, who is serving a season-long ban from cup games, could become a second Malawian footballer in Europe. Currently, the only Malawian in Europe is Cyprus-based Tawonga Chimodzi.<\/p>\n
A source at Mafco yesterday confirmed that the joint TNM Super League leading scorer was on his way to Portugal.<\/p>\n
\u201cOther details for the deal remain with the MDF [Malawi Defence Force] headquarters. All protocols by the team were done. I am not disclosing any detail on behalf of the club until the deal goes through,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Mafco General Secretary, Duncan Limkomola, Sunday referred questions to Team Manager, Chawezi Ngwira, who reserved his comment.<\/p>\n
MDF spokesperson, Paul Chiphwanya, Sunday confirmed the deal but asked to be called later in the week for more details.<\/p>\n
Mbulu hit headlines recently when his involvement in scuffles on an eve of a Carlsberg Cup quarter-final game against Nyasa Big Bullets earned him a season-long ban from all football related activities.<\/p>\n
However, on appeal, the ban was reduced to cup games only. Following the punishment, South Africa Premiership side, Baroka FC, dropped their interest in the striker.<\/p>\n
Esmoriz is coached by Pedro Mendez and it was founded in 1932. Its home stadium is 2,500-seater Barrinha.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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