Second Signing Today

Last updated : 06 June 2007 By Martin Scott

Tamika Mkandawire has signed a three year deal from Hereford United.

Info below from Wikipedia:

Born 28 May 1983 he is a Malawi-born footballer who is the team captain of Hereford United and plays as a central defender. He holds dual Malawian and United Kingdom citizenship and has played for the England National Game XI. Due to his dual citizenship he is currently ineligible to play for Malawi at full international level.

Tamika was a trainee at West Brom for five seasons but did not make an appearance for the first team due to the lack of opportunities at the club at the time. He had two loan spells with Hereford United in the 2003-04 season before signing permanently for the 2004-05 season. Prior to this he had a trial in the United States with New England Revolution.

He was a first team regular at centre-back in the 2004-05 season making the most appearances of all the central defenders in the squad. He also chipped in with 6 goals, more than any other defender that season. This consistency continued into the 2005-06 season where he missed only 4 matches, and scored 9 goals. When club captain Tony James was injured, Tamika took the captain's armband and led Hereford to the playoff final, scoring in the crucial semi-final against Morecambe. He lifted the trophy after a 3-2 win over Halifax and was subsequently named Player of the Year, for the second season in succession.

For the 2006-07 season he was named as team captain for Hereford's first season back in the Football League. He was a regular in Hereford's defence, scoring twice in the league, and his solid performances have led to speculation over him moving to a bigger club. Looks set to sign a 3 year contract with League 1 club Leyton Orient.