Tauya Mrewa

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Tauya Mrewa
Personal information
Date of birth (1971-10-02) 2 October 1971 (age 53)
Place of birth Zimbabwe
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
0000–1999 Dynamos
1999 Hellenic
1999–2001 SuperSport United
2001 Cape Town Spurs
2002 AmaZulu
2002–2005 Bush Bucks
International career
Zimbabwe
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Tauya Mrewa (born 2 October 1971) grew up in Mvuma town where he started his football career at Athens Mine FC and is a Zimbabwean former footballer who last played as a striker for Bush Bucks.

Contents

Club career

In 1998, Mrewa trialed for Scottish top flight side Hibs. [1]

Style of play

Mrewa mainly operated as a striker and was known for his dribbling ability. [2]

Post-playing career

After retiring from professional football, Mrewa who is a qualified medical doctor became involved in the Zion Christian Church in South Africa. [3]

Personal life

Mrewa has been nicknamed the "Flying Doctor". [4]

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References

  1. "Tauya Mrewa - Pressreader article".
  2. "Best Foreign Striker - Tauya Mrewa". snl24.com.
  3. "Tauya Murewa: The Flying Doctor who gave up everything to serve the Lord". nehandaradio.com.
  4. "A Flying Doc, A Phil Collins". The Herald. 25 June 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2023.