Tino Benza
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| Born | Tinotendaishe Benza |
| Employer | Herentals Football Club |
| Known for | Being a footballer |
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Tinotendaishe Benza is a Zimbabwean footballer who plays as a forward for Herentals Football Club. In 2018 he became the youngest scorer at 17 in the history of the local premiership. He was the 2018 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Rookie of the Year.
Background
His father is Innocent Benza who is the owner of Herentals Football Club. Tino Benza plays in the Herentals squad with his father.[1]
Siblings
Tino Benza has older brothers Tafadzwa and Tariro who used to play rugby.[1]
Education
Benza is a former Peterhouse School student.[1]
Career
In the 2018 season, Tino Benza scored three goals, including a contender for goal of the season against Bulawayo Chiefs Football Club, and provided seven assists. In 2018 he received his first call-up to the Zimbabwe national Under-23 team.[1] He was named man of the match in the opening match of the 2021 edition of the Chibuku Super Cup against Dynamos Football Club.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 MUNYARADZI MADZOKERE, Tino Benza’s fun with teammate dad, The Standard, Published: June 23, 2019, Retrieved: November 5, 2021
- ↑ Tadious Manyepo, Tino Benza remains grounded, The Herald, Published: May 27, 2021, Retrieved: November 2021
