About Vitalis Takawira
Born 1972. Vitalis Takawira is a Zimbabwean association football player.
Vitalis "Digital" Takawira (born 24 September 1972 in Salisbury) is a retired Zimbabwean football player. He has played forward and attacking midfield professionally in Zimbabwe, Switzerland and the United States, as well as for the Zimbabwe national team.
Career He came to prominence in Zimbabwe while playing for popular Harare outfit, Dynamos, where he was top goal scorer for five seasons. Takawira was the top scorer in the Zimbabwean First Division four times and won the African Golden Boot in 1994. He signed with Major League Soccer in 1996, and was allocated to Kansas City Wiz (later Wizards). Takawira spent the next four years with Kansas City, playing 110 times, with 29 goals scored and 19 assists in the league. and scored 12 goals in 26 appearances.
Honors Individual
MLS All-Star: 1996, 1997
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Vitalis Takawira?
Zimbabwean footballer
When was Vitalis Takawira born?
Vitalis Takawira was born on 24 September 1972 in Harare.
What is Vitalis Takawira's occupation?
Vitalis Takawira is an association football player.
What nationality is Vitalis Takawira?
Vitalis Takawira is Zimbabwean.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Vitalis Takawira
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vitalis Takawira. https://biography.guide/vitalis-takawira/
MLA: "Vitalis Takawira." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vitalis-takawira/.
Chicago: "Vitalis Takawira." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vitalis-takawira/.
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