Esrom Nyandoro

Esrom Nyandoro
Personal information
Full name	Esrom Nyandoro
Date of birth	February 6, 1980 (1980-02-06) (age 32)
Place of birth	Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Playing position	Defensive midfielder
Club information
Current club	Mamelodi Sundowns
Number	3
Youth career
	Zimbabwe Saints
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
1999–2004	AmaZulu	?	(?)
2004–	Mamelodi Sundowns	176	(9)
National team^‡
	Zimbabwe	45+	(3+)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of July 13, 2011. † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of July 13, 2011

Esrom Nyandoro (born February 6, 1980 in Bulawayo) is a Zimbabwean football (soccer) midfielder. In his native Zimbabwe, Nyandoro is nicknamed "Yellowman".

Club career

Nyandoro grew up In Zimbabwe's second largest city, Bulawayo, and learnt at Mzilikazi High School. He was identified by soccer scouts whilst playing in the Peter Ndlovu invitational under 19 tournament, for Zimbabwe Saints Juniors, which was used to identify and promote talent. As a result of this he signed with AmaZulu, rising through the reserve ranks to being a member of the league championship winning squad.

Nyandoro was then signed by South African club Mamelodi Sundowns in 2004 and was named the PSL Club Rookie of the Year after his debut season.

In the summer of 2006, Nyandoro joined up with English Premier League club Sheffield United for a trial. This was on the recommendation of Peter Ndlovu who had played for the club. Nyandoro was however not signed.

International career

Nyandoro was a member of the Zimbabwean 2004 African Nations Cup team, who finished bottom of their group in the first round of competition, thus failing to secure qualification for the quarter-finals. He scored a superb goal that was voted as the best goal of the tournament. He also participated at the 2006 African Nations Cup.

External links

Career history at National Football Teams

PSL Rookie of the Year

2002: Mabizela 2003: Leremi 2004: Zothwane 2005: Nyandoro 2006: Mphela 2007: Ngobeni 2008: Khune 2009: Mthembu 2010: Musona

Zimbabwe squad – 2004 Africa Cup of Nations

1 Murambadoro 2 Mpofu 3 Nyandoro 4 B. Ndlovu 5 Kapenya 6 Tembo 7 Kurauzvione 8 Muhuni 9 Sawu 10 Mugeyi 11 Yohane 12 P. Ndlovu 13 A. Ndlovu 14 Mbwando 15 Sibanda 16 Kapini 17 Shereni 18 Bunjira 19 Mazarura 20 Nengomasha 21 Lupahla 22 Choto Coach: Marimo

Zimbabwe squad – 2006 Africa Cup of Nations

1 Murambadoro 2 Dick 3 Nyandoro 4 B. Ndlovu 5 Chandida 6 Makonese 7 Lupahla 8 Nengomasha 9 Mwaruwari 10 Kaondera 11 Yohane 12 P. Ndlovu 13 Chimedza 14 Mbwando 15 Sibanda 16 Kapini 17 Mushangazhike 18 Badza 19 Kasinauyo 20 Dinha 21 Matola 22 Chitembwe 23 Muzadzi Coach: Muhlauri

Mamelodi Sundowns – current squad

1 Marlin 2 Mampuru 3 Nyandoro 4 Khanyeza 5 Daniels 6 Pattison 7 Domingues 8 Kekana 9 Mphela 10 Modise 11 Henyekane 14 Moriri 15 Nyatama 16 Mphahlele 17 Mwanjali 18 Khumalo 19 Mdledle 23 Mokoena 24 Cale 25 Xulu 27 Sithole 30 Mushekwi 31 Masenamela 33 Ngubane 34 Zwane 38 Letlabika 40 Sandilands 88 Okpako Manager: Neeskens

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Name	Nyandoro, Esrom
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Date of birth	February 6, 1980
Place of birth	Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
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