Talbert Tanunurwa Shumba (born 12 May 1990) is a

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an footballer who plays as a

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for Chapungu United F.C. and the

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Career

International

Shumba was included in Zimbabwe's squad for both the

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and

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tournaments, but did not feature in any of their matches either year. He was included in Zimbabwe's squad for the

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as well. Shumba made his senior international debut on 7 June 2019, coming on as a 64th-minute substitute for Elvis Chipezeze in a 2–2 draw with

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at the 2019 COSAFA Cup. Zimbabwe won the match 5–4 on penalties, with Shumba denying Tshwarelo Bereng from the spot.

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* 1990 births Living people Dynamos F.C. players Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League players Zimbabwean men's footballers Zimbabwe men's international footballers Men's association football goalkeepers 2021 Africa Cup of Nations players {{Zimbabwe-footy-bio-stub