Masimbaashe "Masi" Matongo (born 15 May 1996) is a Zimbabwean professional

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footballer who plays as a forward for the

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in the RFL Championship.

Background

Matongo was born in

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Career

Hull FC

Matongo made his Hull F.C. début on 11 September 2015 in a Super League Super 8s away match against

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at the

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Bradford Bulls (loan)

In August 2021 he joined

on loan until the end of the season.

York City Knights

On 22 Oct 2021 it was reported that he had signed for

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in the RFL Championship

International career

In July 2018 he was selected in the

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Performance squad.

References

External links

Hull FC profileSL profile
1996 births Living people Bradford Bulls players Hull F.C. players Rugby league props York City Knights players Zimbabwean rugby league players Zimbabwean sportspeople {{Rugbyleague-bio-stub