Walter Tatenda Musona (born 12 December 1995) is a Zimbabwean footballer who plays as a forward for Simba Bhora FC. and the Zimbabwe national football team.[1] Walter made his transfer from his former Club, FC Platinum at the end of 2023 Zimbabwean season to join his new Shamva based Club.

Walter Musona
Personal information
Full name Walter Tatenda Musona
Date of birth (1995-12-12) 12 December 1995 (age 28)
Place of birth Norton, Zimbabwe
Position(s) Left-winger
Team information
Current team
Polokwane City
Number 15
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2014 Motor Action F.C.
2014–2015 F.C. Platinum
2015–2016 FK Senica 0 (0)
2016–2017 F.C. Platinum
2017– Polokwane City 60 (11)
International career
Zimbabwe U17
Zimbabwe U20
Zimbabwe U23
2014– Zimbabwe 13 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 September 2019
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 October 2024

He has also been a member of the national under-17, under-20 and under-23 squads.[2][3]

International career

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International goals

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Scores and results list Zimbabwe's goal tally first.[4]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 19 November 2023 Stade Huye, Butare, Rwanda   Nigeria 1–1 1–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
2. 23 March 2024 Bingu National Stadium, Lilongwe, Malawi   Zambia 2–2 2–2 (6–5 p) Friendly
3. 14 October 2024 Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa   Namibia 1–0 3–1 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
4. 2–0

Personal life

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He is the youngest of six children, one of his older brothers being fellow Zimbabwe international Knowledge Musona. He is also Catholic.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Zimbabwe – W. Musona – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
  2. ^ a b "3 games, 3 goals for Musona". hmetro.co.zw. 14 September 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  3. ^ Mushati, Simba (19 July 2015). "Zimbabwe U23 1-1 South Africa U23: Late Zimbabwe penalty forces draw". Goal. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Walter Musona". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
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