Tawanda Maswanhise Hits Form in Scottish Premiership as Warriors Search for Answers
Tawanda Maswanhise’s impressive start to life in the Scottish Premiership continued at the weekend, as the 22-year-old scored Motherwell’s only goal in their 2–1 defeat to Falkirk at Fir Park. The young Zimbabwean winger curled home a fine opener in the 22nd minute — his fourth goal of the season — underscoring his growing influence in Scotland’s top flight.
Despite the loss, Maswanhise was a bright spark in a Motherwell side that dominated the first half with fluid attacking football. His sharp movement, composure, and finishing once again highlighted why he is being regarded as one of the league’s most promising forwards.
According to the latest Scottish Premiership top-scorer charts (as of 18 October 2025):
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals | Assists | Matches | Goals/90 | Conversion | Shot Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I. Dolček | Dundee Utd | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0.79 | 22% | 43% |
| 1 | Cláudio Braga | Hearts | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0.73 | 18% | 43% |
| 3 | B. Nygren | Celtic | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0.73 | 19% | 43% |
| 3 | T. Maswanhise | Motherwell | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0.52 | 24% | 41% |
Maswanhise currently sits joint-third on the league’s goal charts, behind only Dolček and Braga, and notably stands as the youngest among the top 29 scorers, illustrating how he’s punching above his weight in one of Europe’s most physical leagues.
At just 22, he’s still developing physically and technically — yet his productivity and confidence have soared since joining Motherwell. His pace, ability to drift between lines, and willingness to take defenders on have made him a key outlet for the Steelmen.
However, this raises a major question for Zimbabwe Warriors fans: why hasn’t this form translated to the national team?
After Missing Warriors Duty Over Passport Loss, Maswanhise Hits Top Form in Scotland
Maswanhise missed Zimbabwe’s last World Cup qualifier against Lesotho after misplacing his passport, but he’s since put that setback behind him and is back to his best in Scotland. Still, when available, he has often struggled to find rhythm in Warriors colours — perhaps a reflection of inconsistent combinations, lack of service, or a system that doesn’t maximise his attacking instincts.
Unlocking the “Motherwell Maswanhise” at international level may require a more structured supply line, tactical freedom on the wings, and trust from the coaching staff to let him express himself — the same ingredients that have powered his rise in the Premiership.
The question now: as one of Zimbabwe’s most naturally gifted young attackers, what can be done to unleash Tawanda Maswanhise’s club form in the green and gold of the Warriors?