Tanatswa Nyakuhwa (born 17 September 2005) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League Two club Newport County on loan from club Cardiff City. He is a Wales under-21 international.
Career Nyakuhwa grew up in Newport, Wales, and is a product of the Cardiff City academy, having joined the club at the age of seven. He progressed through the club’s under-18 and under-21 sides before signing his first professional contract with Cardiff City in July 2024. He made his senior Cardiff debut on 3 May 2025 in the 4-2 EFL Championship defeat against Norwich City as a second-half substitute. During the 2025–26 season, he made nine senior appearances for the club, including two starts in the EFL Trophy.
On 14 January 2026, Nyakuhwa joined League Two side Newport County, his hometown club, on loan until the end of the 2025-26 season. He grew up attending Newport County matches at Rodney Parade, including FA Cup ties against higher-ranked opposition. He made his debut for Newport on 17 January 2026 in the EFL League Two 3-2 defeat to Gillingham.Nyakuhwa Newport debut On 1 September 2026 Nyakuhwa rejoined Newport County on loan for the remainder of the 2026-27 season.Nyakuhwa second Newport loan He scored his first Newport goal on 22 September 2026 in the EFL Trophy 2-0 win against Swindon Town.Nyakuhwa first Newport goal
International career Born in Wales, Nyakuhwa is of Zimbabwean descent.Nyakuhwa He was called up to the Wales under-21 squad for the first time in October 2025. He is also eligible to represent Zimbabwe and his father has expressed openness to a switch once the country’s FIFA suspension is lifted.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCardiff City2024–25 Championship100000—102025–26 League One30102020802026–27 Championship00———00Total4010202090Newport County (loan)2025–26League Two7000000070Newport County (loan)2026–27League Two3000001141Career total140102031201
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