Tapuwa Kapini
Zimbabwean footballer
Zimbabwe
Goalkeeper
Tapuwa Kapini: profile
Tapuwa Kapini (born 17 July 1984 in Harare, Zimbabwe) is a former Zimbabwean footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Kapini made the step into senior football with Highlanders F.C. in 2001. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 2001 and 2020. The busiest spell of his career was at Platinum Stars F.C. (2006–2011): 82 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 171 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Kapini represented Zimbabwe (2001–2013), earning 43 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Harare has produced 69 footballers in our database, including Tino Kadewere, Benjani Mwaruwari and Brendan Galloway.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2001 (aged about 17)
- Club career
- 2001–2020 (20 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Zimbabwe and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.01 (2 in 171)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 30% of Zimbabwean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Highlands Park F.C. (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Amadou Diawara, Jean-Philippe Krasso and Gift Orban (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2006 | Highlanders F.C. |
Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | – | 1 |
| 2006–2011 |  Platinum Stars F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 82 | 0 |
| 2011–2015 | AmaZulu F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 61 | 0 |
| 2015–2020 | Highlands Park F.C. |
National First Division | 28 | 1 |
| Total | 171 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2013 | Zimbabwe |
Senior | 43 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Tapuwa Kapini?
Tapuwa Kapini was born on 17 July 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Tapuwa Kapini born?
Tapuwa Kapini was born in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Which national team does Tapuwa Kapini play for?
Tapuwa Kapini played international football for Zimbabwe. He has 43 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Tapuwa Kapini played for?
Tapuwa Kapini's recorded clubs are Highlanders F.C., Platinum Stars F.C., AmaZulu F.C. and Highlands Park F.C..
How tall is Tapuwa Kapini?
Tapuwa Kapini is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Tapuwa Kapini play?
Tapuwa Kapini played as a goalkeeper.
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