Goalkeeper Washington Arubi feels he has ‘completed the football circle’ upon his return to Zimbabwe, especially after making his Caps United debut in Kwekwe, the city where his career began.
Arubi, who turns 41 on 29 August, joined Caps United last week as the club looks to resolve its goalkeeping crisis. The veteran shot-stopper made his return to the Zimbabwe PSL on Sunday, conceding three goals as CAPS United battled to a 3-3 draw against Hardrock FC at Chahwanda Stadium in Kwekwe.
Despite conceding three goals on his return, Arubi was in high spirits. The veteran, who signed a two-year deal with the club, described the day as nostalgic. Notably, the match was played in the city where he made his professional debut in 2006 for Lancashire Steel FC.
After leaving Lancashire Steel in 2007, Arubi joined Highlanders before a brief spell at Bantu Rovers. He then enjoyed a title-winning stint with Dynamos, and in 2012, moved to South Africa to join AmaTuks.
WASHINGTON ARUBI EMOTIONAL AFTER RETURN TO WHERE HIS CAREER STARTED
He went on to spend 14 years in the Betway Premiership. Returning to Kwekwe for the first time in two decades, Arubi told FARPost it felt like he had completed the ‘football circle’.
“I am truly honoured to be back here. I firmly believe that God has been with me throughout this journey, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank him once again,” Arubi told FARPost.
“This is the very place where my journey began back in 2006. It was here that I received a scholarship from Lancashire Steel. They gave me the opportunity to further my education in high school and lay the foundation for my career. That support was instrumental in where I am today.”
Arubi added: “To now return to the place where it all started feels like I have completed the full football circle. I began from here, and I am determined to build on that foundation. I want to take my career to the next level. As a player, I am looking forward to what lies ahead, and I am ready to give my best.”
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