Willard Katsande

Early career

Known as a midfield work-horse, Willard Katsande began his career playing for local lower division clubs in Zimbabwe such as Frontier Steel (2002–2005), Feruka (2006–2007) and a popular giant killing club from Mutare, called Highway (2007–2009) from where he was recruited to play for Gunners F.C. in Harare for the 2009–10 season.

Gunners F.C.

At Gunners, Katsande made a huge contribution to the club's campaign in the CAF Champions League qualifiers. He was in irresistible form as the Gunners shocked African giants Al-Ahly 1–0 at Rufaro Stadium in the Champions League second round match before eventually bowing out on 2–1 aggregate, after losing the reverse encounter 2–0 in Cairo. The Gunners would however finish 1st in their league, clinching the title as Zimbabwean Premier League Champions for the 2009–10 season.

Ajax Cape Town

Willard Katsande made his professional debut for Ajax Cape Town on 12 December 2010 in a 2–0 win against Mpumalanga Black Aces at Atlantic Stadium in Witbank. He was acquired by Ajax Cape Town in the summer of 2010 as a transfer from Zimbabwean club Gunners F.C., having left a lasting impression on the club by his earlier performance with the Gunners in the CAF Champions League qualifiers.

Kaizer Chiefs

On 15 August 2011 Katsande joined Kaizer Chiefs, after Chiefs manager Bobby Motaung saw his performance while attending an international friendly match between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Katsande made his…

Katsande was called up for national duty to represent Zimbabwe as of 2010, after his successful run with the Gunners, playing for the country's 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

Club

As of 22 June 2016.

International

As of 18 November 2018.

International goals

As of 22 June 2016. Scores and results list Zimbabwe's goal tally first.

Gunners

Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League: 2009–10 Ajax Cape Town

Telkom Knockout runner-up: 2010 Kaizer Chiefs

Premiership: 2012–13, 2014–15 Nedbank Cup: 2012–13 MTN 8: 2014