Nelson Mazivisa

Nelson Mazivisa is a Zimbabwean professional footballer, who plays as a forward for Triangle United and the Zimbabwe national team.[1][2]

Nelson Mazivisa
Personal information
Full name Nelson Mazivisa
Date of birth (1985-09-07) 7 September 1985
Place of birth Zimbabwe
Playing position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Triangle United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2016 Platinum
2012 → Shabanie Mine (loan)
2016– Triangle United
National team‡
2010– Zimbabwe 8 (4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 27 June 2016
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 27 June 2016

Career

Club

Mazivisa's career began in Zvishavane with Platinum, he stayed with Platinum for five years up until 2016 when he left following the expiration of his contract.[3] During his time with Platinum, Mazivisa was loaned out to Shabanie Mine in 2012. His spell with the aforementioned club was a success as he finished the season as the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League top goalscorer.[3] Upon his return to Platinum he went on trial to two South African teams, firstly to Chippa United and then to SuperSport United but he failed to win a contract with either side.[4] After leaving Platinum, Mazivisa completed a move to Triangle United.[3]

International

In January 2014, coach Ian Gorowa, invited him to be a part of the Zimbabwe squad for the 2014 African Nations Championship. He helped the team to a fourth-place finish after being defeated by Nigeria by a goal to nil.[5][6] In total, Mazivisa has scored 4 goals in 8 caps for his nation.[7][8]

Career statistics

International
As of 27 June 2016.[7][8]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Zimbabwe 201000
201100
201222
201322
201440
201500
201600
Total84

International goals
As of 27 June 2016. Scores and results list Zimbabwe's goal tally first.[7][8]
GoalDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
117 July 2012Molopololole Sports Complex, Molepolole, Botswana Lesotho2–25–3Three Nations Tournament
23–2
328 July 2013Stade George V, Curepipe, Mauritius Mauritius1–03–02014 African Nations Championship qualification
43–0

Honours

Club
Platinum

References
  1. "Zimbabwe Warriors leave for Chan tournament". newsday.co.zw. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  2. "Zimbabwe name final squad for CHAN tournament". cosafa.com. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  3. "Former Premiership top goalscorer Nelson Mazivisa joins Triangle". New Zimbabwe. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
  4. "Two SA clubs after Mazivisa". The Standard. 9 December 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
  5. "CHAN 2014: awards and team of the CHAN". en.starafrica.com. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  6. "Articles tagged 'warriors'". dailynews.co.zw. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  7. "Nelson Mazivisa profile". Soccerway. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
  8. "Nelson Mazivisa profile". World Football. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
  9. "Zimbabwe 2012". RSSSF. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
  10. "Zimbabwe 2014". RSSSF. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2016.


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