Herman Dzumafo Epandi (born 21 February 1980) is a is a Cameroonian-born
Indonesia
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n professional
footballer
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who plays as a
striker
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He moved abroad and joined PSPS Pekanbaru in 2007 and quickly became the key player for PSPS Pekanbaru until 2012 when he decided to join Arema Indonesia (ISL). He spent most of his career in Cameroon before moved to Indonesia.
In
Indonesia Super League
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season 2009–2010, he is the most important player for PSPS Pekanbaru's coach,
Abdul Rahman Gurning
Abdul Rahman Gurning (born January 15, 1958, in Kisaran, Asahan Regency) is an Indonesian football player and, a former head coach of PSMS Medan and PSPS Pekanbaru.
Careers
Player
He began his career by playing at local clubs in the Asahan, the ...
. Together with his duet Muhammad Isnaini, they scored many goals for PSPS Pekanbaru.
Arema Indonesia
On 5 April 2012, he joined Arema Indonesia (ISL). Dzumafo made his league debut on 17 April 2012 in a match against
Persipura Jayapura
Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Jayapura, or Persipura, is an Indonesian football club based in Jayapura, Papua. The club was founded in 1963 and currently competes in the Liga 2. Persipura used to always use the Mandala Stadium as their hom ...
. On 28 April 2012, Dzumafo scored his first goal for Arema Indonesia against
Pelita Jaya
Madura United Football Club is an Indonesian professional football club. The club is based in Pamekasan, Madura, East Java. They currently play in the Liga 1. Established on 10 January 2016, Madura United FC is one of few professional clubs ...
in the 56th minute at the
Kanjuruhan Stadium
Kanjuruhan Stadium (Indonesian: ''Stadion Kanjuruhan'') was a multi-purpose stadium in Malang Regency, East Java, Indonesia. It was used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 42,449. It was the home ground of Arema, a football team in ...
,
Malang
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Persib Bandung
After a short spell at
Arema FC
Arema Football Club is an Indonesian professional football club based in Malang, East Java. The club competes in the Liga 1, the top flight of Indonesian Football. They are considered one of the best and most successful football clubs in th ...
, on 5 October 2012, he signed a contract with Persib Bandung. Dzumafo made his league debut on 13 January 2013 in a match against
Persipura Jayapura
Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Jayapura, or Persipura, is an Indonesian football club based in Jayapura, Papua. The club was founded in 1963 and currently competes in the Liga 2. Persipura used to always use the Mandala Stadium as their hom ...
. On 17 January 2013, Dzumafo scored his first goal for Persib against Persiwa Wamena in the 13th minute at the
Siliwangi Stadium
Siliwangi Stadium or Stadion Siliwangi is a multi-purpose stadium in Bandung, Indonesia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium is owned by the Siliwangi Regional Military Commando (Komando Daerah Militer Siliwangi). The sta ...
,
Bandung
Bandung ( su, ᮘᮔ᮪ᮓᮥᮀ, Bandung, ; ) is the capital city of the Indonesian province of West Java. It has a population of 2,452,943 within its city limits according to the official estimates as at mid 2021, making it the fourth most ...
. In May 2013,
Sriwijaya F.C.
Sriwijaya Football Club, commonly known as Sriwijaya riwiˈdʒajaor SFC, is an Indonesian professional football club based in Palembang, South Sumatra, that competes in the Liga 2, the second tier of Indonesian football. The club was founded o ...
and Persib Bandung agreed to exchange players. Dzumafo (to Sriwijaya) and
Hilton Moreira
Hilton Thon Mauro Moreira, a.k.a. Thon Moreira or Thon Thomas (born February 27, 1981, in Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo) is a Brazilian former footballer who plays as a forward.Sriwijaya, on loan from Persib Bandung. He made his debut on 12 May 2013 in a match against Persiram Raja Ampat. On 16 May 2013, Dzumafo scored his first goal for Sriwijaya in the 22nd minute against
Persidafon Dafonsoro
Persidafon Dafonsoro or Persidafon Jayapura or Persidafon is an Indonesian football club based in Jayapura, Papua. The club was founded in 1970. The traditional team home kit is black and white striped shirt, resembling the Udinese Calcio shir ...
Palembang
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.
Mitra Kukar
On 12 February 2014, he signed for
Mitra Kukar
Persatuan Sepakbola Mitra Kutai Kartanegara is an Indonesian association football club based in Tenggarong, Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan. They currently compete in the Liga 3.
History
This club was founded in 1979 as NIAC Mitra. NIAC stoo ...
. Dzumafo made his league debut on 15 February 2014 in a match against
Perseru Serui
Persatuan Sepakbola Serui, commonly known as Perseru Serui, or Perseru, was an Indonesian football club based in Yapen Islands Regency, Papua. Their nickname is ''The Orange Cendrawasih''. The traditional team home kit is black and orange str ...
. On 20 February 2014, Dzumafo scored his first goal for Mitra Kukar against Persela Lamongan in the 15th minute at the
Aji Imbut Stadium
Aji Imbut Stadium or Perjiwa Stadium, before the official name revealed also known as Tenggarong Madya Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Tenggarong, Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Completed in 2008, it is mainly used ...
,
Tenggarong
Tenggarong is a town in and the capital of Kutai Kartanegara Regency of East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. The former Kutai Kartanegara Sultanate's capital was likewise located in Tenggarong.
Historically, the then capital was called ''Tepian P ...
.
Persegres Gresik
In 2015, Dzumafo joined
Persegres Gresik United
Gresik United Football Club, commonly known as GUFC, is an Indonesian professional football club based in Gresik, East Java. They currently compete in Liga 2, after promotion from Liga 3. They are considered to be one of the relatively good foo ...
. He made his debut on 5 April 2015 in a match against
Borneo
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. On 11 April 2015, Dzumafo scored his first goal for Persegres Gresik in the 14th minute against
Barito Putera
Persatuan Sepak Bola Barito Putera, also known as Barito Putera, is an Indonesian professional football club based in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. The club currently competes in the Liga 1.
History Foundation and Galatama era (1988–1994 ...
PSPS Riau
Persatuan Sepakbola Pekanbaru dan Sekitarnya (commonly known as PSPS) is an Indonesian football team based in Pekanbaru, Riau. They currently play in Liga 2. They play at the Riau Main Stadium.
Players Current squad
...
. He made 15 league appearances and scored 11 goals for PSPS.
Bhayangkara FC
On 4 January 2018, he joined Bhayangkara. Dzumafo made his league debut on 31 March 2018 in a match against PSMS Medan. On 31 March 2018, Dzumafo scored his first goal for Bhayangkara against
PSMS
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in the 39th minute at the
Teladan Stadium
Teladan Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Medan, Indonesia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It is the home stadium of PSMS Medan
Persatuan Sepakbola Medan dan Sekitarnya, commonly known as PSMS, is an Indonesian Associa ...
,
Medan
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. He made 65 league appearances and scored 21 goals for Bhayangkara.
Dewa United
In 2021, Dzumafo signed a contract with Indonesian Liga 2 club Dewa United. He made his league debut on 28 September against RANS Cilegon. On 11 October 2021, Dzumafo scored his first goal for Dewa United against Badak Lampung in the 59th minute at the
Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium
Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium ( id, Stadion Madya Gelora Bung Karno) or simply Madya Stadium is a secondary stadium in Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex with a capacity of 9,170 (20.000++ for concerts). It is used mostly for track and field at ...
,
Jakarta
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Return to Bhayangkara
On 5 January 2022, it was confirmed that Dzumafo would re-join Bhayangkara, signing a year contract. He made his league debut in a 3–2 win against
Madura United
Madura United Football Club is an Indonesian professional football club. The club is based in Pamekasan, Madura, East Java. They currently play in the Liga 1. Established on 10 January 2016, Madura United FC is one of few professional clubs ...
on 14 January 2022 as a substitute for
Andik Vermansah
Andik Vermansah (born 23 November 1991 in Jember, East Java) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Liga 1 club Bhayangkara. He is one of ten Asian players to watch in 2012 by ESPN Soccernet.
Early life
Andik was ...
2021
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Individual
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Liga Indonesia Premier Division
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