Tellmore Pio is a seasoned Zimbabwean professional footballer who has quickly become the "pint-sized engine" driving the midfield of Harare giants, Dynamos FC.
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A player whose career has been forged through experience across the Premier Soccer League (PSL), Pio’s relentless energy and timely interventions have marked him as an influential figure since his arrival at the club in 2025.
Pio’s journey to the Glamour Boys was a circuitous one. He began his Premier League career making a name for himself at Harare City. During the turbulent period of the COVID-19 lockdown, he briefly joined rivals CAPS United, though he did not remain there long before returning to Harare City in 2022. He spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons with ZPC Kariba, where his consistency as a holding midfielder earned him a two-year contract with Dynamos at the beginning of the 2025 season.
His impact was immediate and dramatic, proving that stature is no measure of influence. In his Dynamos debut against 2024 Champions Simba Bhora, with the team trailing 1-0 in the 87th minute, Pio was thrown into the fray. With mere moments remaining, his burst of energy and quick thinking saw him win a crucial free-kick right on the edge of the box. From that set-piece, defender Clive Mandivei was able to level the scores, demonstrating Pio’s instant ability to change the outcome of a match.
This crucial intervention set the tone for his tenure, culminating in a pivotal role in Dynamos’ run to the Chibuku Super Cup Final. Playing with the maturity of a veteran, Pio demonstrated supreme composure under the most intense pressure. In the dramatic semi-final penalty shootout victory over bitter rivals Highlanders, he confidently stepped up to convert his spot-kick, ensuring Dynamos secured their ticket to the final. This mental fortitude in critical moments highlights why he is such a valuable addition to the squad.
Despite the club's struggles in the league, Pio remains fiercely determined and loyal to the cause. As he stated, reflecting on the challenging campaign: "We are fighting for relegation and I am confident that we will make it at the end of the day, we are protecting our names and the brand Dynamos." This fighting spirit, coupled with his trademark high work-rate, defines Tellmore Pio the tireless midfield motor essential to Dynamos’ efforts to protect their legendary name and brand.
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