Zim goalie on the move

TANDO Velaphi, an Australian by birth whose father is Zimbabwean, has joined Melbourne Heart from across town rivals Melbourne Victory in the Australian A-League as he looks to resurrect his faltering football career.

The 26-year-old goalkeeper, who recently said he would want to play for the Zimbabwe national team if given a chance, is among the big names that were signed by his new club.

Other prominent names that have joined the ambitious club include former Liverpool and Australia midfielder Harry Kewell and Dutch international Orlando Engelaar.

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