 Mutokuto at the 2016 Olympics | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 September 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Zimbabwe | ||
| Height | 161 cm (5 ft 3 in) [1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| National team | |||
| Zimbabwe | |||
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