Zimbabwe’s Bonne leaves non-league Maldon & Tiptree after AFCON return

By BBC News

Striker Macauley Bonne has left non-league Maldon & Tiptree just days after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Bonne played for Zimbabwe in all three group games at Afcon in Morocco, including a start against Angola.

He joined Maldon & Tiptree in October, dropping three levels in the English pyramid after playing in the National League for Southend last season.

The 30-year-old scored three goals in nine appearances for The Jammers, who are two points clear at the top of the Isthmian League North Division table.

Former Colchester and Barnet winger Courtney Senior has also left the club, who reached the first round of the FA Cup before losing to Port Vale in November.

In a statement, the Jammers said: ‘Maldon & Tiptree F.C. can confirm that Courtney Senior and Macauley Bonne have both departed the club.

‘We would like to thank them for their efforts during their time at the Drewitt-Barlow stadium and wish them both the very best for the future.’

Maldon & Tiptree F.C. can confirm that Courtney Senior and Macauley Bonne have both departed the club.

We would like to thank them for their efforts during their time at the Drewitt-Barlow stadium and wish them both the very best for the future. 💙🍓 pic.twitter.com/uB9xpG3s0E

— Maldon & Tiptree FC (@MaldonTiptreeFC) January 9, 2026