News reaching KickOff is that at 38 years old, former Orlando Pirates striker Ndumiso Mabena is being earmarked for a return to the PSL as he winds down his playing career.
The Bees FC have gained promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship after finishing as runners-up to Gomora United during the ABC Motsepe League national play-offs.
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According to sources, Mabena's football career is set to be given another lifeline by the club coached by former Kaizer Chiefs man Humphrey Mlwane.
The side from Mpumalanga is willing to offer him a one-year deal until the end of the season.
Nicknamed 'Madala', the experienced campaigner has been without a club since cutting ties with Leruma United, who were relegated from the second tier at the end of last season. He will join his new club as a free agent and is expected to help the club achieve its objective of retaining their status in the second tier.
Though age might be against him, the Groblersdal-born forward comes highly recommended having also turned out for the likes of Platinum Stars, Bloemfontein Celtic, Royal AM, and Polokwane City.
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The Bees open their campaign against Baroka FC at KaNyamazane Stadium on 24 August.
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