Nyasha Mushekwi
Zimbabwean footballer
Zimbabwe
ForwardWing half
Nyasha Mushekwi: profile
Nyasha Mushekwi (born 21 August 1987 in Harare, Zimbabwe) is a former Zimbabwean footballer who played as a forward and wing half.
Mushekwi started out at CAPS United F.C. in 2007. He played for 5 clubs in 5 countries since 2007. His most appearances came at Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (2010–2015), where he made 80 appearances and scored 28 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 189 appearances and 64 goals.
At international level, Mushekwi represented Zimbabwe (2009–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Algeria on 15 January 2017 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Harare has produced 69 footballers in our database, including Tino Kadewere, Benjani Mwaruwari and Brendan Galloway.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 2017 – aged 29 (match)
- Countries played in
- 5: Zimbabwe, South Africa, Belgium, Sweden and People's Republic of China
- Club goals per game
- 0.34 (64 in 189)
- Height
- 188 cm — taller than 89% of Zimbabwean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Dalian Professional F.C. (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sofyan Amrabat, Zion Suzuki and Yahia Fofana (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2010 | CAPS United F.C. |
Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | 68 | 22 |
| 2010–2015 |  Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 80 | 28 |
| 2013–2014 |  KV Oostende |
Challenger Pro League | 20 | 2 |
| 2015 |  Djurgårdens IF Fotboll |
Allsvenskan | 21 | 12 |
| 2016– |  Dalian Professional F.C. |
Chinese Super League | – | – |
| Total | 189 | 64 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009– | Zimbabwe |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Jan 2017 | Algeria 2–2 Zimbabwe | 29 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Nyasha Mushekwi?
Nyasha Mushekwi was born on 21 August 1987, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was Nyasha Mushekwi born?
Nyasha Mushekwi was born in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Which national team does Nyasha Mushekwi play for?
Nyasha Mushekwi played international football for Zimbabwe.
Which clubs has Nyasha Mushekwi played for?
Nyasha Mushekwi's recorded clubs are CAPS United F.C., Mamelodi Sundowns F.C., KV Oostende, Djurgårdens IF Fotboll and Dalian Professional F.C..
How tall is Nyasha Mushekwi?
Nyasha Mushekwi is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Nyasha Mushekwi play?
Nyasha Mushekwi played as a forward and wing half.
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