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Tholakele's Equatorial Guinea move stalls

The Mares and Township Rollers striker, Refilwe Tholakele PIC: CAFONLINE
The Mares and Township Rollers striker, Refilwe Tholakele PIC: CAFONLINE

Mares’ forward, Refilwe Tholakele has rejected a move to Equatorial Guinean side Malabo Kings due to unfavourable weather conditions, sources say.

Tholakele’s side, Township Rollers on Saturday released a statement to reveal that the club had entered in an agreement with one-time league champions, Malabo Kings over the sale of Tholakele.

However, the player’s family rejected the move due to ‘health conditions’ while Rollers could not go further into details. “Considering the wages proposed, other personal terms, playing conditions and pledge to seek a future move to Europe, the Malabo offer proved the best.

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