Paul Nyathi|Nigel Makumbe will not be part of the Highlanders squad in 2019 season after his loan contract expired at the end of the year.

Bosso confirmed the midfielder is set to return to his parent club after spending the 2018 campaign in Bulawayo.

“We would like to confirm that Nigel Makumbe whose 1-year loan contract from FC Platinum expired on the 31st of December and he will not be part of the 2019 squad.

The Club appreciates and thanks Makumbe for his contribution to our club’s development & the exciting moments he shared with us in 2018.

The Club is trying to reduce the number of players coming in on loan contract basis. We wish Makumbe all the best in his career,”

Said Bosso in an official statement.

The Bulawayo Giants have also lost Tafadzwa Sibanda who was on loan from TelOne. The forward arrived at Highlanders in July and returned to his parent club following its promotion into the Premiership.