Blessing Sarupinda

Blessing Sarupinda (born 4 May 1999) is a Zimbabwean footballer who plays for CAPS United on loan from Sekhukhune United, and the Zimbabwe national team.

Club career Sarupinda played for Aces Soccer Academy as a youth. He played for Black Rhinos F.C. of the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League in 2018 before moving to fellow Premier League side CAPS United in 2019.

In February 2021 it was reported by local media that Sarupinda was close to a move to Europe and was in negotiations with S.C. Olhanense. He was ultimately not signed because a lack of fitness. He had impressed the club during a trial the previous year but the move was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Later in 2021 Sarupinda eventually signed for Sekhukhune United of the South African Premier Division ahead of the 2021–22 season. By January 2022 he had made just four appearances for the club. It was announced at this time that he would be joining JDR Stars F.C. of the GladAfrica Championship on loan for the remainder of the season.

In the summer of 2022 he was loaned to his old club CAPS United.

International career Sarupinda made his senior international debut on 7 July 2021 in the team's opening match of the 2021 COSAFA Cup against Mozambique. Two days later, he scored his for international goal for Zimbabwe in a 2–2 draw with Malawi.

International goals Scores and results list Zimbabwe's goal tally first. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition1. 9 July 2021 Wolfson Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa 1–2 2021 COSAFA Cup

International career statistics