He was a gentleman on and off the field, his afro hair well combed and his shirt smartly tucked in.
He was cool, calm and composed and could cooly dribble, juggle the ball and split the tightest of defences with deft passes, writes Fanuel Viriri.
He was plastered with monickers some called him Headmaster, some called Jubilee and some called him Mwalimu.
He was a consistent footballer, being the Soccer Star of the Year finalist on five occasions.
He was runner up to the Soccer Star – two times.
Shambo was a midfield genius and good ball juggler and made soccer look so easy.
Shambo was born in Mufakose on 27 July 1960. Shambo was part of the CAPS Rovers that won the then North region title.
The side later changed its name to CAPS United and won the national league play off with a victory over Zimbabwe Saints.
With Shambo also playing an intergral role, CAPS United would also qualify for Chibuku Trophy final after beating Plumtree side Black Horrors 2- 0.
In the final Makepekepe beat Zimbabwe Saints to lift the trophy.
At Independence Shambo found himself wanted by all three national teams, the Under 29, Olympics squad and the senior national team.
Shambo was also part of the team that won the Rothman Shield with an 8-1 aggregate over Highlanders. They also won the Castle Cup for four consecutive seasons.
In the Olympics team Shambo played alongside Shaky Nyathi, Stix Mtizwa, Stanley Ndunduma, Peter Nkomp and Tapiwa Mudyambanje.
He partnered the like Tshuma, Mtizwa, Ndunduma, Madinda Ndlovu, Joseph Zulu, Henry McKop, Charles Chirwa, Gift Mpariwa and Moses Chunga in the senior national team.
When Mtizwa, Ndunduma and others moved to Black Rhinos in 1983, Shambo chose to be loyal to CAPS United. He stayed while some moved for better and secure jobs.
Shambo guided Zimbabwe to several semi-final finishes in the Cecafa and got a winners medal in 1985 on home soil. Mpariwa and Tauro were on target when Zimbabwe beat Kenya in the final.
Shambo retired from football in his early 30’s and had coaching roles at CAPS United and the now defunct Blackpool. Shambo died on 1 May 2000.
*Fanuel Viriri is a sports