Norman Takanyariwa Mapeza (born 12 April 1972) is a Zimbabwean football manager and former player. During his career, he played as a defender and midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Norman Takanyariwa Mapeza | ||
| Date of birth | 12 April 1972 | ||
| Place of birth |
Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe) | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Platinum (Manager) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Red Arrows | |||
| Chitungwiza juniors | |||
| Darryn Textiles | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1991–1993 | Darryn Textiles | 68 | (1) |
| 1993–1994 | Sokół Pniewy | 26 | (0) |
| 1994–1995 | Galatasaray | 25 | (2) |
| 1995–1996 | Ankaragücü | 31 | (2) |
| 1996–1997 | Altay | 29 | (1) |
| 1997–1998 | Dardanelspor | 30 | (2) |
| 1998–1999 | Denizlispor | 31 | (0) |
| 1999–2000 | Altay | 26 | (1) |
| 2000–2001 | SV Ried | 10 | (0) |
| 2001–2002 | Malatyaspor | 17 | (0) |
| 2003–2005 | CAPS United | 28 | (1) |
| 2005–2006 | Ajax Cape Town | 11 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 1993–2001 | Zimbabwe | 92 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2007–2008 | Monomotapa United | ||
| 2007 | Zimbabwe (caretaker) | ||
| 2009–2010 | Zimbabwe (caretaker) | ||
| 2011–2012 | Zimbabwe | ||
| 2014–2019 | Platinum | ||
| 2017 | Zimbabwe (caretaker) | ||
| 2019–2020 | Chippa United | ||
| 2020–2021 | Platinum | ||
| 2021–2022 | Zimbabwe (caretaker) | ||
| 2021– | Platinum | ||
| 2024 | Zimbabwe (caretaker) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editMapeza began his playing career with Darryn Textiles F.C. in Harare. He moved to Europe to play with Sokół Pniewy in the Polish Ekstraklasa for the 1993–94 season.[1] Mapeza next played for several clubs in the Turkish Super Lig, including Galatasaray S.K., Ankaragücü, Altay S.K. and Malatyaspor.[2]
He was only the second Zimbabwean player to play in the UEFA Champions League,[3] appearing in the competition with Galatasaray in the 1990s.
Coaching career
editIn the 2003–04 season, Mapeza functioned as a playing assistant coach at CAPS United and later in a similar role for Ajax Cape Town in the 2005–06 season.[4] He ended his playing career in the summer 2006.[5]
In July 2007, Mapeza was appointed manager of Monomotapa United back in Zimbabwe.[6][7] He resigned from his position later in 2008 .[8] In August and September 2007, Mapeza also took charge of Zimbabwe's national football team on interim basis.[9][10][11]
In the beginning of May 2009, Mapeza was appointed caretaker manager of Zimbabwe once again.[12] He resigned in November 2010.[13]
In March 2011, Mapeza was again appointed Zimbabwe manager for a third spell in four years.[14] In February 2012, he was suspended from his job as Zimbabwe's national football team manager for alleged match-fixing.[15]
On 11 August 2014, Mapeza was appointed manager of F.C. Platinum.[16] And in March 2017, Mapeza was also appointed caretaker manager of Zimbabwe for the fourth time until November 2017.[17] Mapeza left his position at Platinum on 12 September 2019[18] and was appointed the manager of the South African PSL team Chippa United on 1 October 2019.[19] He left Chippa in March 2020.[20]
In November 2020, Mapeza returned to F.C. Platinum as the clubs new manager.[21]
On 15 September 2021, Mapeza was appointed caretaker manager of the Zimbabwe's national football team.[22]
References
edit- ^ "Norman Mapeza". 90 Minut. Retrieved 25 June 2009.
- ^ "NORMAN TAKANYARİWA MAPEZA". TFF. Retrieved 25 June 2009.
- ^ http://www.thestandard.co.zw/sports/35407-open-letter-to-norman-mapeza.html [dead link]
- ^ Yanga: A Big Dent on Mapeza's CV, herald.co.zw, 19 March 2015
- ^ Mapeza praises Wiesław Grabowski's mentorship, bulawayo24.com, 20 April 2020
- ^ History not on Mapeza’s side, Ndlovu ruled out, newsday.co.zw, 19 September 2014
- ^ Mapeza remains humble, herald.co.zw], herald.co.zw, 25 July 2008
- ^ Dhlakama takes over Chapungu, nehandaradio.com, 18 May 2018
- ^ Fans Urge Zimbabwe Football Association To Name Ex-Player Team Coach, voazimbabwe.com, 10 September 2007
- ^ Mapeza’s young Warriors, thezimbabwean.co, 6 September 2007
- ^ Zimbabwe name two caretaker coaches, namibian.com.na, 10 August 2007
- ^ ZIFA extend Mapeza rein as caretaker coach, nehandaradio.com, 28 July 2010
- ^ Norman Mapeza Quits As Caretaker Coach, radiovop.com, 8 November 2010
- ^ Mapeza appointed Zimbabwe coach, english.ahram.org.eg, 7 March 2011
- ^ "Mapeza technically axed". Bulawayo24.com. 5 February 2012. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ^ FC Platinum confirm Mapeza appointment, herald.co.zw, 11 August 2014
- ^ MAPEZA APPOINTED ZIMBABWE COACH, africanfootball.com, 22 March 2017
- ^ Mapeza quits as FC Platinum coach, newzimbabwe.com, 12 September 2019
- ^ Mapeza: Zimbabwean tactician appointed new Chippa United head coach, goal.com, 1 October 2019
- ^ Drama at Chippa United as coach Norman Mapeza quits the Eastern Cape premiership side, timeslive.co.za, 3 March 2020
- ^ Breaking: Mapeza appointed FC Platinum coach, soccer24.co.zw, 20 November 2020
- ^ "Mapeza agrees to three-month Warriors deal | The Herald".
External links
edit- Norman Mapeza at National-Football-Teams.com