Dumisani Mpofu

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Dumisani Mpofu
Personal information
Date of birth (1973-12-20) 20 December 1973 (age 48)
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) defender
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
–1996 Rufaro Rovers F.C.
1997–1998 Blackpool
1999–2001 CAPS United
2001–2006 Bush Bucks
2006–2008 Western Province United
National team
1996–2006 Zimbabwe
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Dumisani Mpofu (born 20 December 1973) is a retired Zimbabwean football defender. A Zimbabwe international, he played at the 1999, 2001, 2003 and 2004 and 2004 African Cup of Nations. [1]

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References

  1. Dumisani Mpofu at National-Football-Teams.com