Ralph Matema (born June 19, 1982) is a

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. He has been a member of the

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. "Raru", as he is popularly known, is the reigning top scorer of the Zimbabwean CBZ Premier League after netting 19 times in the 2006 season. In 2007, he scored 10 goals in 11 games but left Highlanders FC to join

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for the 2007/2008 season.

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1982 births Living people Footballers from Bulawayo Zimbabwean men's footballers Zimbabwe men's international footballers Zimbabwean expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's soccer players in South Africa Zimbabwean expatriate sportspeople in South Africa Men's association football forwards Orlando Pirates F.C. players Highlanders F.C. players Witbank Spurs F.C. players Yadah Stars F.C. players South African Premier Division players National First Division players {{Zimbabwe-footy-bio-stub