Career
He is still a favourite among Negeri Sembilan FA supporters. He made his first appearance in professional football with Negeri Sembilan FA. He is usually named for Malaysia"s international squad to play with their opponents. He moved to "Real Madrid Malaysia" Pahang FA with a high-profile transfer after spending many years with Negeri Sembilan FA. Pahang FA was delighted with his signing and said "Zamani is Malaysia"s best defender this time".
He made superb performances with his new club.He played in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Club Championship with other clubs in Association of Southeast Asian Nations like Singaporean club Tampines Rovers Football Club. He wants to move to another club after underperformance with Pahang FA. He said that he wants to move because Pahang FA have more difficulties after his former teammate, Indra Putra Mahayuddin moved to Selangor FA. He is considering his future at Pahang FA. He later transfer to KL PLUS Football Club. Norhafiz joined Negeri Sembilan FA for the 2011 Super League Malaysia season.After having spent 3 season playing with Negeri Sembilan FA,he moved to Kelantan FA on 2015.
Zamani was call up for an international friendly match against five times World Cup winners Brazil in 2002. He was selected as one of four defenders to mark Brazilian stars such as Ronaldo and Barca"s Ronaldinho.
In the 2007 Asian Cup, he was named by manager Norizan Bakar as Malaysia captain. He was disappointed with Malaysia losing all their group matches at home.
He said that Malaysia have to do something to have hope of playing in the 2018 Fédération internationale de football association World Cup.
After bad performances in the 2007 Asian Cup, he was recalled by Malaysian coach B. Sathianathan as one of three senior players to play in the Merdeka Cup. Malaysia defeated Myanmar 3–1 in the final. In the 2008 Merdeka Tournament, Norhafiz help Malaysia to reach the final but his missed shot during the penalty shoot out against Vietnam make Malaysia losing 6–5 on penalty.
In November 2010, Malaysia coach, K. Rajagobal called up Norhafiz for the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, but he was later ruled up by injury during the 2010 Asian Games.
He was later replaced by Mohd Razman Roslan. Norhafiz also appeared for the Malaysia League XI. He was selected by coach as defender in the Malaysia squad in a preseason friendly against Manchester United.
At the inaugural Premier League Asia Trophy that involved two more English clubs Birmingham City Football Club and Newcastle United Football Club. After losing to Chelsea Football Club in the opening game, Malaysia contested for the 3rd place against Birmingham City Football Club. After the game which Malaysia lost, then manager of Birmingham City Football Club (Steve Bruce) was asked to single out a Malaysian player which had impressed him, his answer was Norhafiz Zamani Misbah. He featured and captained the in the 2 match friendly against Manchester United in July 2009.
Norhafiz captained Malaysia League XI match against Chelsea Football Club on 21 July 2011.
He captained Malaysia League XI lost 0–1. Individual
FAM Football Best Defender:2011.