Zimbabwean international Tawanda Maswanhise initially signed on a short-term deal till January.

A product of the Leicester City youth academy, Maswanhise developed through the ranks with the Foxes before cementing himself as a ‘shining light’ in the club’s Premier League 2 Division 1 squad.

The forward made seven under-18 appearances throughout his breakthrough season in 2019/20 before making his development squad debut against West Ham United in 2021. The youngster soon made the bench for the senior side two months later against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Goals continued to follow Maswanhise in the club’s development side, netting 22 times across 61 appearances in Premier League 2. The 21-year-old’s performances were rewarded when he made his senior debut as a second-half substitute against Millwall in a 3-2 victory during the third round of the FA Cup under manager Enzo Maresca.

Capable of playing centrally or as a winger, Maswanhise netted a hat-trick as a trialist for English League Two outfit Stockport County after departing the Foxes this summer. The Zimbabwean international, capped five times by his country, extended his contract until June 2026 in early October, having impressed from the off.

Showing skill, flair and natural finishing ability, Maswnahise consistently gets fans off their seats and is quickly making a name for himself. He finished his first season as joint top scorer with six goals, with Maswanhise’s biggest highlight coming at the death in a match against Dundee in May 2025, where he rose highest to head home the winner for ten-man Motherwell, which also secured their Premiership status.