Tendayi Darikwa: Wigan Athletic defender signs new two-year deal

Zimbabwe international Tendayi Darikwa worked under Wigan boss Leam Richardson when he was assistant manager at Chesterfield

Wigan Athletic defender Tendayi Darikwa has signed a new two-year deal.

The 29-year-old joined the Latics on a short-term deal from Nottingham Forest in January and made 26 appearances as they avoided relegation to League Two.

"I'm delighted to be back here. We've been speaking for a few weeks now, and I can't wait to get going again," he told the club website.

"I'm really grateful to the manager for bringing me in, and giving me the opportunity to play football matches."