Benjani Mwaruwari’s son, Benjani Junior, said he is aiming to reach greater heights in football and his father is one of his big inspirations.

Aged 14, Benjani Junior Mwaruwari, plays for English club Portsmouth FC (juniors), which isone of his father’s former club.

My father has played a pivotal role in my soccer career. He dedicates his spare time to teach me how to use my left foot since I use my right, what to do with a soccer ball on the first touch, and how to time my speed when I’m having a ball and how to effectively use my head to score.

That has worked in my favour because I won accolades for being the best striker at my school said Benjani Junior Mwaruwari in an interview.

Benjani Senior Mwaruwari, in his illustrious career played for Young Blood, locally for; Highlanders Football Club, Lulu Rovers Football Club and Air Zimbabwe Jets.

Outside of Zimbabwe Benjani played for, Jomo Cosmos in South Africa, AJ Auxerre of France, and Manchester City of England.

Playing alongside world renowned footballers such as Nwanku Kanu, Robinho, Pablo Zabaleta, Vincent Kompany, Sol Campbell, Djibril Cisse and Kalilou Fadiga.