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Vuyokazi Nkanjeni

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Vuyokazi Nkanjeni

Vuyokazi Nkanjeni is a soccer writer for The Herald and Weekend Post. She also covers other sport codes, such as triathlon and boxing. She is the 2018 and 2019 Eastern Cape Sport and Recreation Achievers Awards' Sport Journalist of the Year. In 2017 and 2018, she was a finalist at the GSport Awards, in the Women in Print category. Previously she worked for community newspapers Zithethele and The Messenger.

Highbury's Lonwabo Bayeni (in black shirt) and Lungelo Langa, from Gomora United, contest possession in their recent league soccer match

Bayeni hopes move to Highbury will inspire other players from Motherwell

After finally achieving his dream of joining the professional league, Highbury FC’s Lonwabo Bayeni hopes his journey will inspire young aspiring strikers in Motherwell to keep chasing their goals.

Abbubaker Mobara, of Chippa United, delivers a cross during the Betway Premiership soccer match against Orlando Pirates in Durban last month
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Win against TS Galaxy a major confidence boost for Chilli Boys, says Mobara

Chippa United Abbubaker Mobara said the team’s long-awaited Betway Premiership victory will be a major confidence boost going forward.

On form Harold Majadibodu helped Chippa United secure their first league win this season against TS Galaxy
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Truter applauds troops after impressive win against TS Galaxy

Chippa United head coach Brandon Truter praised his players for their unwavering effort and discipline against TS Galaxy, a performance that finally delivered their long-awaited first Betway Premiership victory of the season on Sunday.

Highbury's Unathi Funani shoots at goal against Gomora United at the Madibaz Stadium on Friday

Highbury plan to use international break to sharpen scoring

Highbury FC plans to turn the international break into a training ground for their attack, aiming to rediscover their scoring touch before facing Orbit College in the Motsepe Foundation Championship on October 10.

Chippa United coach Brandon Truter on the sidelines during the game  against Milford FC at the Buffalo City Stadium

Chippa hunting first win against wounded Galaxy

Chippa United will be desperate to end their winless start to the Betway Premiership season when they play TS Galaxy at the Kameelrivier Stadium, Ga-Morwe, on Sunday (5.30pm).

MTN8 ambassadors and legends Lehlohonolo Majoro, left, and Linda Mntambo visited The Herald's new premises in Fairview, Gqeberha, on Wednesday as part of the MTN8 Trophy Tour

MTN 8 legends Linda Mntambo and Lehlohonolo Majoro back Pirates in final

MTN 8 legends Linda Mntambo and Lehlohonolo Majoro are both backing MTN 8 defending champs, Orlando Pirates, to lift the trophy for the fifth consecutive time this season when they play Mamelodi Sundowns in the final.

Highbury FC's Wayde Jooste works hard at training with strength and conditioning coach Mosekiemang Mothibi

Wayde Jooste returns home to help Highbury gain promotion

Seasoned campaigner Wayde Jooste is eager to use his experience to help Highbury FC push for a long-awaited promotion to the Betway Premiership this season.

Highbury's Unathi Funani, right, shakes off the attention of Magesi's Diteboho Mofokeng and Thabang Ramolomo at the NMU Stadium on Sunday

Family support inspires Funani’s rise for Highbury in Motsepe Foundation

Rising local prospect Unathi Funani from KwaDwesi credits his family’s unwavering support for giving him the courage to shine this season, especially after spending much of last season on the sidelines in the Motsepe Foundation…

Chippa United coach Brandon Truter commands his troops

Better decision-making in final third key for victory over TS Galaxy — Truter

Better decision-making in the final third will be key in Chippa United’s fight for three points in the Betway Premiership, says head coach Brandon Truter.

Highbury’s Unathi Funani runs at Magesi players Seun Ledwaba, left, and Thabang Ramolomo at the NMU Stadium on Sunday

Vilakazi happy with players’ performance dispite defeat to Magesi

Highbury FC suffered their first league defeat of the season, losing 1-0 to Magesi FC despite dominating play and creating multiple chances, with coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi expressing satisfaction with his players' effort.

After recovering from an injury, Lithobe Menzeleleli is ready to take on the Gelvandale 10km run on September 19

Lithobe Menzeleleli fully recovered and eager to electrify NMB’s running scene

After seven long months on the sidelines with an Achilles tendon injury, Lithobe Menzeleleli has fully recovered and is eager to electrify the Nelson Mandela Bay running scene.

Highbury head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi
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Highbury aim to keep winning streak alive against Magesi

Highbury FC aim to keep their winning streak alive this weekend as they welcome Magesi FC to the Nelson Mandela University Stadium on Sunday at 3 pm.

Sicelo Masilela from Milford FC launches himself over Chippa's Koketso Mohlometsi during their match at the Buffalo City Stadium on Saturday.

PSL approves Chippa’s venue switch for Sundowns clash to KuGompo City

The Premier Soccer League has approved Chippa United’s request to move their upcoming fixture against Mamelodi Sundowns from Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to Buffalo City Stadium due to ongoing pitch upgrades.

Chippa United's Koketso Mohlometsi displays his skills against Milford FC during their match at the Buffalo City Stadium on Saturday.

Chippa-Sundowns clash stripped from Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

The Premier Soccer League has ruled that Chippa United’s home game against Mamelodi Sundowns cannot be played at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium due to concerns over the playing surface.

Alan Taylor is leaving for New Zealand on Friday to join his son and daughter

Popular long-distance runner Alan Taylor bids Gqeberha farewell

With his bags packed and a new chapter in sight, veteran long-distance runner Alan Taylor says he will always treasure the friendships forged during his 43-year running journey in SA.