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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Orlando Pirates refuse to panic after Mamelodi Sundowns defeat

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says Wednesday’s 2-1 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns is not the end of the world with a long way to go yet in the Betway Premiership season.
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Pirates eye bigger cushion at the top as Makhaula targets Sundowns’ scalp

As Orlando Pirates look to put a stop to Mamelodi Sundowns’ dominance in the Betway Premiership, Bucs midfield strongman Makhehleni Makhaula has highlighted the importance of extending the gap between them and the defending champions.
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Abdeslam Ouaddou demands a big performance after intensive build-up to Sundowns

As Orlando Pirates head into one of their most important Betway Premiership clashes tonight against Sundowns, Abdeslam Ouaddou revealed that it’s taken them almost two weeks to prepare for this game.
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FNB Stadium braces for 60 000 fans as Pirates host Sundowns in a top-of-the-table clash

Stadium Management South Africa CEO Bertie Grobbelaar has revealed that they have sold 31,000 tickets so far for Wednesday’s Betway Premiership top of the table clash against Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium on Wednesday evening.
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Andre de Jong: Orlando Pirates switch boosts World Cup ambitions

Newly signed Orlando Pirates attacker Andre de Jongh believes his move to the Sea Robbers greatly improves his chances of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.
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Busy February excites Xoki as Pirates step up league title pursuit

In a season where Orlando Pirates are going all out to end their 14-year league title drought, Tapelo Xoki, has singled out the month of February as one of their key periods in this title race.
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CAF races to fix refereeing crisis exposed at AFCON 2025

Following the below-par performances of the match officials at the recent 2025 AFCON tournament, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is moving with speed to fix its ailing department.
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Chiefs embrace ‘suffering’ mentality ahead of defining Zamalek clash in the CAF Confederation Cup

As Kaizer Chiefs face a crucial CAF Confederation Cup test when they take on Zamalek in their final Group D clash, defender Zitha Kwinika says they are prepared to suffer for a positive result.
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Motsepe insists AFCON 2027 will proceed as scheduled in the PAMOJA region

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has dismissed reports suggesting that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), will be postponed to 2028.

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