Shomari Kapombe Profile, Stats and Career Overview
Shomari Salum Kapombe was born on Jan 28, 1992 in Morogoro, Tanzania. He is a right-footed right-back who has also been used across the defensive line. He stands 175 cm tall.
Kapombe’s career includes domestic success with Simba, a spell in France, a period with Azam and a long second chapter at Simba. That range of experience has allowed him to work in different systems while maintaining a consistent role on the right side of defence.
He remains an important reference point for younger defenders. His leadership, match knowledge and history in CAF competition give Simba a player familiar with high-pressure domestic and continental fixtures.
Career Overview
Shomari Salum Kapombe began his senior career with Polisi Morogoro before joining Simba SC. He established himself as a top-flight defender and was part of a Simba team that won the Tanzanian league in 2011/12.
Kapombe moved abroad to AS Cannes in France during the 2013/14 season. Although that spell produced limited first-team minutes, it added an international stage to his development. He returned to Tanzania with Azam FC and spent three seasons there before rejoining Simba in 2017.
His second Simba spell has become the defining period of his club career. Kapombe has contributed through multiple league-winning campaigns, domestic cup success and repeated CAF competition. He has combined the duties of a right-back with leadership responsibilities and has been identified by the club as captain.
Recent records show his continuing importance. He made 24 league appearances and nine CAF Champions League appearances in 2023/24. In 2024/25, he played 27 league matches and every minute of Simba’s 12-match CAF Confederation Cup run. He then added five Champions League appearances, 400 minutes and one goal in 2025/26.
Kapombe’s international career is equally substantial. He made his first verified Tanzania appearance in 2011 and has recorded 89 FIFA matches and two goals. When six non-FIFA fixtures are included, his recorded national-team match total reaches 95. His longevity across qualification cycles and major tournaments makes him one of the most seasoned players in the Simba squad.
Playing Style
- Role: Senior right-back who balances defensive structure with forward support
- Responsibilities: Organising the flank, tracking runners and guiding the defensive line
- Tactical actions: Timing overlaps, delivering from wide areas and recovering into shape
What Makes Shomari Kapombe Unique
- Consistency: Sustained a leading role across more than a decade of senior football
- Role: Captain and experienced right-back with defensive versatility
- Contribution: Provides Simba with extensive title, CAF and international experience
International Career
Shomari Kapombe is one of Tanzania’s most experienced active internationals and has represented the Taifa Stars since 2011.
National Team: Tanzania
Caps: 89 FIFA matches
Goals: 2
First Call-up: 2011
His wider record also includes six non-FIFA matches. He has appeared in Africa Cup of Nations, CHAN, World Cup qualification and regional competition.