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Blessing Makunike

Footballer (1977-2004)

Zimbabwe Defender
1977Born
8Int'l caps
1Int'l goals
2Clubs

Blessing Makunike: profile

Blessing Makunike (born 24 January 1977 in Harare, Zimbabwe) was a Zimbabwean footballer who played as a defender. He died on 13 March 2004.

Makunike started out at CAPS United F.C. in 1997. He played for 2 clubs in 2 countries between 1997 and 2003.

At international level, Makunike represented Zimbabwe (1998–2001), earning 8 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Burkina Faso on 15 July 2001 (World Cup Qualification).

Harare has produced 69 footballers in our database, including Tino Kadewere, Benjani Mwaruwari and Brendan Galloway.

Key facts

Senior international debut
1998 (aged about 21)
First international goal
2001 – aged 24 (match)
Club career
1997–2003 (7 seasons)
Countries played in
2: Zimbabwe and Serbia
Latest move
FK Javor Ivanjica (2002)
Shares a birthday with
Pape Gueye, Ibrahim Mbaye and Emerse Faé (more)

Club career

YearsClubLeagueAppsGoals
1997–2002 CAPS United F.C. Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League – –
2002–2003 FK Javor Ivanjica Serbian SuperLiga – –

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

YearsTeamLevelCapsGoals
1998–2001 Zimbabwe Senior 81

International goals (1)

#DateMatchMinCompetition
115 Jul 2001 Zimbabwe 1–0 Burkina Faso 43 World Cup Qualification

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

Where was Blessing Makunike born?

Blessing Makunike was born in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Which national team does Blessing Makunike play for?

Blessing Makunike played international football for Zimbabwe. He has 8 caps and 1 goal on record.

Which clubs has Blessing Makunike played for?

Blessing Makunike's recorded clubs are CAPS United F.C. and FK Javor Ivanjica.

What position does Blessing Makunike play?

Blessing Makunike played as a defender.

Zimbabwean players of the same generation

Benjani Mwaruwari Benjani MwaruwariZimbabwe · b. 1978 E Esrom NyandoroZimbabwe · b. 1980 H Harlington ShereniZimbabwe · b. 1975 G George MbwandoZimbabwe · b. 1975 G Gilbert MushangazhikeZimbabwe · b. 1975 Noel Kaseke Noel KasekeZimbabwe · b. 1980 E Edelbert DinhaZimbabwe · b. 1974 Z Zvenyika MakoneseZimbabwe · b. 1977 J James MatolaZimbabwe · b. 1977 H Herbert DickZimbabwe · b. 1979 G Gift MuzadziZimbabwe · b. 1974 D David KutyauripoZimbabwe · b. 1979