Originally founded in 1963 after a merger between two lesser teams in Mbare, Harare Township, Rhodesia, the side quickly became one of the strongest in the Rhodesian league, and by the recognition of the country's independence as Zimbabwe in 1980 had become the country's most successful team, having won six national titles.
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The club has been based at Rufaro Stadium, Mbare, for most of its history but temporarily used the National Sports Stadium for a few years in the late 90s.
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On 8 September 1990, Kambanda was ordained a priest in Mbare, Kabgayi by Pope John Paul II.