Panashe Madanha

Early and personal life Panashe Madanha was born on 5 August 2004 in Harare, Zimbabwe. At the age of four, his family relocated to Adelaide, Australia, following a job opportunity for his father and subsequent employment for his mother as a nurse. Growing up in Adelaide, Madanha enjoyed playing football during the winter months and cricket during the Australian summer and actively participated in athletics. He soon made his professional debut in an Australia Cup Round of 32 match against Newcastle Jets on 30 July 2022. In the league season, on 27 December, Madanha made his A-League Men debut, coming off the bench in the 89th minute, in United's second match-up against Newcastle. His debut made him the first Zimbabwe-born player to feature in the A-League. His strong performance as a temporary replacement for defender Javi López, received praise by manager Carl Veart. In the subsequent match and in his second starting appearance, Madanha scored an own goal in United's 4–0 lost to Central Coast Mariners, followed by his third starting appearance against Melbourne Victory as a right-back for United. Madanha extended his contract with Adelaide on 5 October 2023, prior to the 2023–24 A-League season, re-signing until the end of the 2025–26 season.

Following the conclusion of his contract, Madanha departed Adelaide United on 27 May 2026.

International career Born in Zimbabwe and having spent a significant portion of his childhood in Australia, Madanha holds eligibility to represent either Zimbabwe or Australia on the international stage.

In February 2023, Madanha received his first international call-up after being selected to represent the Australia U20 squad for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup. He would join alongside other South Australian youngsters, such as Bernardo Oliveira, Jonny Yull, and Raphael Borges Rodrigues.

Style of play On the field, Madanha frequently uses his solid frame and impressive pace, which consistently troubles opposing defenders. Despite this, he was able to showcase his ability to contribute positively in different areas of the pitch whilst adding to his energetic and forward-minded runs to further contribute to his team's success, making him a very versatile player to Adelaide United's gameplay.