By Zim Sport Live Writer
Former Warriors first choice Tatenda goalkeeper Tatenda Mkuruva has taken a huge step towards reviving his international career after sealing a move to US second tier club Detroit City FC on a two year deal.
Mkuruva recently parted ways with Michigan Stars after a six year stay at the club which competed in the fourth tier of the United States league system.
After leaving Michigan Stars, the 29-year-old former Dynamos shot stopper was reportedly on the radar of several top clubs in the US.
He has finally ended the speculation around his future by joining Detroit City, who ply year trade in the USL Championship (USLC), which is the second tier of the United States league system below the Major League Soccer (MLS).
Detroit City FC confirmed the signing of Mkuruva in statement on their official website.
“Today, Detroit City Football Club announced the signing of Zimbabwean goalkeeper Tatenda Mkuruva to a two-year deal with 2025 guaranteed and an option in place for the 2026 season,” the club said in a statement.
“Mkuruva will wear #16 for Le Rouge this season and has been training with the squad since pre-season.
“Mkuruva has been local to the metro-Detroit area since signing with the Michigan Stars in September 2019 before the inaugural NPSL Members Cup campaign, where he would appear twice against Detroit City FC in his first season with the Stars. From there, Mkuruva became a mainstay at the Michigan Stars, earning and keeping the #1 goalkeeper spot from 2019 to 2024, eventually becoming the club captain.
“While at the Stars, Mkuruva was part of the 2022 NISA League Championship winning team and the 2023 NISA League Championship runner-up squad,” Detroit City added.
Mkuruva has represented Zimbabwe at the U17, U20, and U23 levels before making his senior debut in 2016.
Mkuruva represented Zimbabwe at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, where he was the nation’s first choicegoalkeeper.
Zimbabwe’s best result at this tournament was a 2-2 draw with Algeria, where Mkuruva started for his country.
Before making his move over to the United States to join the Michigan Stars, Mkuruva played for Buildcon of Zambia (20 appearances) and Cape Town City of South Africa (12 appearances) after starting his professional career at Dynamos of the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League after being part of their youth setup from 2008-2012.