Farai Tumbare

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Farai Tumbare
Personal information
Born (1978-07-06) 6 July 1978 (age 45)
Harare, Zimbabwe
NationalityZimbabwean
Career information
Playing career199?–2012
Position Power forward
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× Zimbabwean National League (2004–2006)

Farai Tumbare (born 6 July 1978) is a Zimbabwean former basketball player. Nicknamed The Tombstone, [1] he was a member of the Zimbabwean men's national basketball team. [2] [3] [4]

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Early life

Tumbare comes from the high density suburb of Tafara in Harare, Zimbabwe, was a primary and high school captain and an excellent academic and sportsperson.[ citation needed ]

Club career

He was a member of the Cameo outfit coached by Roderick Takawira that won both the Harare Basketball League and National League titles for three straight seasons from 2004 to 2006. [1]

National team career

Tumbare captained both Mashonaland and Zimbabwean men's national basketball teams between the years 2003–2009.[ citation needed ]

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References

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