Chisango’s talents made him a household name. His contribution to the Warriors can never be forgotten – he scored one of the goals as Zimbabwe routed Lesotho 6-0 on aggregate to lift their first ever Cosafa regional trophy in 2000. Following readers’ demands, we tracked down the gifted former left back-cum winger to his current base in Johannesburg.
“I still cherish those days when Black Rhinos were a powerful side. We had all the quality and strength we needed. Lazarus Muhoni scored a goal that helped the Warriors get their maiden qualification at Afcon 2004, with that 1-0 win over Mali at the National Sports Stadium. I also enjoyed the leadership of our former captain, Kamuriwo.”
Chisango began his career aged seven on the streets of Rujeko, Marondera, where he played with plastic balls. He moved through the ranks of local side COSCO, where he played in their junior structures alongside close friends Witness Chinoza and Steven Sunday.
Growing up watching the likes of Moses Chunga, Stanford Mutizwa, Diego Maradona and Romario, Chisango’s rise to stardom followed his signing with Rhinos in 1997, aged 21. He never looked back, representing the Warriors regularly between 1999 and 2003 and remaining a regular in the army side from the day he singed until his dream move to South Africa in 2001.
As things were souring economically, Chisango went to Botswana, where he played for PSL side, BMC for half a season in 2008. “Things did not work according to plan in Botswana and I moved to South Africa to try a new career,” said the former warrior, who is now an insurance broker in South Africa.
“I’m passionate about football and being able to play, enjoy and earn a living through the sport was so fulfilling to me. I miss my days on the pitch, with the crowd cheering at my every move.”
He urged ZIFA to revive junior football structures to improve the game.
“I am enjoying my new career path and for the past three months, I have been awarded trophies as a Top Deal Consultant,” he said.
His love for the game is still strong and he is studying Sports Management with the University of South Africa.
“I admire intellectuals as coaches more than those maturing straight from a playing background. I also hate it when people just do coaching for the money because that destroys careers of lots of people. Coaching with a level 2 or 3 is not my style and that is why I am in my third year of study.”
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