Sipho Mumbi (born February 20, 1983) is a Zambian retired footballer midfielder who last played for NAPSA Stars in the Zambian Premier League.
Club career
Born and raised in Zambia, Mumbi started his career at local club Tazara Express in Kapiri Mposhi before relocating to the United States, playing college soccer for Stratford Academy. After two years he returned to Zambia, joining Zanaco and winning the Zambian Premier League title in his second season with the club. Mumbi helped his team to win the Zambian Charity Shield as well as the Zambian Coca-Cola Cup a year later, earning his first caps for the Zambian national team in the process.
In 2005, Mumbi returned to the United States to compete in the USL Premier Development League playing for Ajax Orlando Prospects, the farm team of Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam. He made five league appearances while scoring twice in one season with Ajax, before returning to Zambia and joining Lusaka Dynamos. Playing in the Zambian Premier League once more, Mumbi remained with the Dynamos for one season, before joining crosstown rivals City of Lusaka.
In 2008, Mumbi joined Petro do Huambo competing in the Girabola, the top flight of football in Angola. After one season he returned to Zambia, playing for Zamsure for six months. He then joined Dolo Mando in India for six months, before returning to Angola to join Progresso.
In 2012, Mumbi joined NAPSA Stars in Zambia, competing in the CAF Champions League, and helping his team to win the 2012 Barclays Cup.
International career
Mumbi has played for Zambia at various youth levels. He has also played for the senior team on several occasions, playing in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Botswana and Rwanda.