INTRODUCING

Micium Mhone (Jomo Cosmos)

MICIUM Mhone is a young midfielder who has started but a handful of games for Jomo Cosmos, but who has already left an impression. The Malawian joined Ezenkosi at the beginning of the season from Blue Eagles, after Jomo Sono spotted him during the Cosafa Cup when he put in a Man of the Match performance against South Africa. “After the Cosafa Cup, Jomo got in touch with my boss at Eagles and arranged that I come for trials in June, after which I then signed,” says Mhone, who is on a two-year deal. A thigh injury picked up on international duty and workpermit delays forced him to wait until the end of September to make his debut, coming on a substitute against Sundowns. The energetic 23-year-old is capable of playing on either flank and as a shadow striker. “I have really fallen in love with Cosmos and the PSL in general because the standard of the game, the organisation and the facilities are a step-up from what I was used to back home. I have no excuse if I don’t excel,” he says. “This is a lifetime opportunity and I must make the most of it by working hard and playing regularly. The priority is to make sure that Cosmos competes and stays in the PSL, plus I want to score goals because I used to do that a lot back home.” The young winger’s former club Blue Eagles is a police force club, and Mhone is actually on unpaid leave from his civil servant duties. “I was a sergeant in the police force, but luckily most of my work was in the office though I still made arrests. Having signed for two years

here at Cosmos means I am currently on unpaid leave for the duration of this contract,” he explains. Mhone is a nephew of former Malawi international Laurent Kamanga, and also credits ex-Free State Stars coach Kinnah Phiri for laying the foundation for his career. “My uncle [Kamanga] played for MDC United – he is the man I grew up watching, and who inspired me to take up football. Kinnah took me to Eagles after spotting me while playing for my district select team,” he says.