OUR STORY

I began my journey as herdboy in the countryside, far from any contact with the world of football, yet driven by a dream that seemed impossible. I moved to the dusty streets of Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe, a place where opportunities are few and survival is the priority. In the ghettos, like mine, the dreams of becoming a professional footballer often feel impossible. Many talented young players around me faced the same harsh realities—lack of resources, facilities, and support.

Growing up in such an environment is tough, and many of us had to focus on daily survival instead of chasing our dreams. Football was always around for fun, but to think of it as profession, thats when it gets tricky, its not easy.

After fighting my way to the highest level of Zimbabwean football, I had the opportunity to play professionally in Europe. Starting in the lower leagues of Poland, I eventually made my way to Zagłębie Lubin and later, AC Sparta Prague (ACS) in the Czech Republic. Those years in Europe were life-changing, but they also highlighted the challenges many talented players from the ghetto face. I had to work through unfamiliar environments, language barriers, and the lack of proper guidance on transitioning to the professional stage. 

But what kept me going was the resilience I learned growing up in the ghetto and the countryside. For example, in the winter the gas station was my savior because I would collect plastic gloves there to put inside my training gloves in order to feel warm. Similarly I would wear plastics in my feet before the stockings to keep my feet warm so I could maintain my feeling of the ball.

That toughness and determination helped me reach the top level, including becoming the Zimbabwean player with the most appearances in UEFA club competitions [Read more].