Velile Mnyandu

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Bio:Involved in sports reporting since 1997, covering football, boxing, and Olympic sporting codes, with a passion for in-depth reporting. ‘Veza’ started out at CKI FM (Tru-FM) and previously worked within the SABC News Sports Division as well as SAFM. South African Sports Journalist of the Year in 2012 and 2018 Journalists’ Journalist of the Year, he has been to three FIFA World Cup final tournaments, five Africa Cup of Nations finals, and two Olympic Games. Currently Chairperson of the South African Football Journalists Association (SAFJA), he is also an authority on African football.

Bio:Involved in sports reporting since 1997, covering football, boxing, and Olympic sporting codes, with a passion for in-depth reporting. ‘Veza’ started out at CKI FM (Tru-FM) and previously worked within the SABC News Sports Division as well as SAFM. South African Sports Journalist of the Year in 2012 and 2018 Journalists’ Journalist of the Year, he has been to three FIFA World Cup final tournaments, five Africa Cup of Nations finals, and two Olympic Games. Currently Chairperson of the South African Football Journalists Association (SAFJA), he is also an authority on African football.

Articles By Velile Mnyandu

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Sundowns still clear favourites despite Sekhukhune surge - Eric Tinkler

Sekhukhune United coach Eric Tinkler insists his side are still far from being Betway Premiership title contenders, despite their statement 3-1 victory over Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium.
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Nasreddine Nabi preaches patience after Sekhukhune United humble Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi says it’s still too early to panic after watching his team suffer their first defeat of the 2025/26 season.
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PSL clubs to cash in as FIFA extends Club Benefits Programme to World Cup qualifiers

Premier Soccer League clubs stand to cash in from FIFA’s newly expanded Club Benefits Programme, which, for the first time, will reward teams for releasing players for World Cup qualifiers, and not just the final tournament.
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Nasreddine Nabi expects fine margins to decide Sekhukhune showdown

Kaizer Chiefs face a serious test tonight when they encounter Sekhukhune United in what will be a battle for the Betway Premiership top spot at FNB Stadium.
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Ndlovu honoured his fathers dream with Kaizer Chiefs move

Siphesihle Ndlovu’s switch to Kaizer Chiefs has added sentimental value to his career, as the move fulfils a long-held dream of his father, a lifelong Amakhosi supporter.
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Kaizer Chiefs to offload players in bid to manage oversized squad

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi says they are working on releasing some players on loan before the transfer window closes following Monday, 22 September.
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Hugo Broos, Ronwen Williams to influence call on Bafana Bafana venue

Mbombela Stadium will undergo an important test when it hosts the MTN8 final today, with the venue potentially set to host Bafana Bafana’s final 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Rwanda next month.
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Pirates hungry for fourth MTN8 title in a row

Orlando Pirates are chasing their record-extending fourth MTN8 title in a row, but the club’s leading striker, Evidence Makgopa says they have not put themselves under pressure for this record.
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Akhona Makalima guiding female referees through SheRef programme

Top FIFA and Premier Soccer League referee Akhona Makalima is intensifying her efforts to prepare the next generation of female officials through her SheRef mentorship programme.

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