James Matola

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James Matola
Personal information
Date of birth (1977-05-31) 31 May 1977 (age 47)
Place of birth Harare, Zimbabwe
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Center back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2002–2004 Dynamos
2005–2006 Buymore United
2006–2007 Supersport United 28 (0)
2007–2010 Free State Stars 53 (1)
2009–2010Carara Kicks (loan)
2010–2011 Batau
2011–2012 FC Buffalo
International career
1999–2008 Zimbabwe 34 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 January 2008
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 1 January 2008

James Matola (born 31 May 1977) is a Zimbabwean football defender. He was once a member of the Zimbabwe national football.


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