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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 FC head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi
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Highbury FC suffer first away loss of season against NWU

Highbury FC suffered their first away loss of the Motsepe Foundation Championship season after falling 3-1 to NWU at the Fanie du Toit Sports Ground.

A memorial service will be held for missing boxing trainer Bonakele Dickson Faliso this weekend
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Spiritual closure for family of missing Gqeberha boxing legend Bonakele Faliso

After 16 years of unresolved grief and unanswered questions, the family of missing legendary boxing trainer Bonakele Dickson Faliso will finally receive spiritual closure this weekend. Sisonke Boxing Club has organised a formal Memorial…

Highbury FC's Luke Daniels chases the ball. Daniels scored the opening goal in their recent 2-1 defeat to Lerumo Lions in the Motsepe Foundation Championships
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Daniels targets promotion push as confident Highbury face NWU FC test

Highbury FC forward Luke Daniels is confident the squad can extend their unbeaten away run against NWU FC as they push for promotion to the Betway Premiership.

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou with his players during the Carling Knockout Cup, Last 16 match against Milford FC at the Orlando Amstel Arena on October 27
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Pirates take on Sekhukhune in Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinals

Defending champions Orlando Pirates take on Sekhukhune United as the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-final action heats up this weekend.

 A steady flow of voters at Kuyga Primary School
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NOW WE WAIT ...

Nelson Mandela Bay residents queued before dawn on Wednesday, some on crutches, some in wheelchairs and others in cycling gear, to judge a municipality battered by blackouts, crumbling buildings, potholes and crime.

Highbury's Ngero Katua in action. The midfielder feels he has progressed well since joining the club but is still striving to improve

Highbury midfielder Katua backs club unity in push for automatic promotion

Highbury FC midfielder Ngero Katua says team unity and belief will be crucial as the club targets automatic promotion in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.

Chippa United player Obakhe Tshaya says he aims to make sure that when he gets an opportunity to play for the team, he is ready

Mthatha's Tshaya eyes breakthrough at Chippa after leap to top flight

Chippa United midfielder Obakhe Tshaya discusses making the leap from the ABC Motsepe League to the Betway Premiership, pausing his university studies to chase his top-flight football dreams.

Highbury's Mervin Boji came off the bench to score twice, helping his side to victory in their soccer match against Leicesterford City on Sunday

Super sub Boji seals comeback win for Highbury

Highbury soccer coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi was pleased with his side's fighting spirit after they came from behind to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Leicesterford City in the Motsepe Foundation Championship at Nelson Mandela…

The win over  Stellenbosch has brought some relief to Chippa United head coach Brandon Truter.

Truter breathes sigh of relief as Chippa stun Stellenbosch

Chippa United secured a crucial 2-0 away victory against Stellenbosch FC, easing pressure on head coach Brandon Truter following recent cup disappointment.

Chippa United's Abbubaker Mobara has called for unity ahead of their clash against  Stellenbosch FC in the Betway Premiership on Saturday.

Mobara calls for unity as Chippa seek redemption against Stellenbosch

Chippa United midfielder Abbubaker Mobara has called for unity and mental fortitude as the Chilli Boys look to bounce back from their Carling Knockout Cup exit when they face Stellenbosch FC in the Betway Premiership.

Highbury’s Unathi Funani runs at Magesi players Seun Ledwaba, left, and Thabang Ramolomo during a previous encounter at the Nelson Mandela University Stadium

Highbury FC aim to make home turf a fortress against Leicesterford City

Highbury FC look to strengthen their home ground advantage and climb the Motsepe Foundation Championship log as they host Leicesterford City at Nelson Mandela University Stadium.

Muzomuhle Khanyi, left, and Tshepang Makara  run some routines at a Chippa United soccer training session

Truter hits out at sacking talk as Chippa aim to bounce back

Chippa United head coach Brandon Truter has pushed back against media speculation over his future following their Carling Knockout Cup exit, calling for patience ahead of their Betway Premiership clash against Stellenbosch.

Chippa United head coach Brandon Truter

Truter reflects on Chippa's disappointing Carling Knockout Cup exit

Chippa United coach Brandon Truter admitted his team fell well short of expectations after being dumped out of the Carling Knockout Cup in a 4-0 defeat to Golden Arrows.

Highbury FC's Luke Daniels scored the opening goal in their recent 2-1 defeat against Lerumo Lions in the Motsepe Foundation Championships

Highbury FC aim to bounce back against Casric Stars

Highbury FC look to revive their Motsepe Foundation Championship promotion hopes when they face Casric Stars on Friday following a setback against Lerumo Lions.

Chippa United coach Brandon Truter commands his troops

Chippa battle Golden Arrows for Carling Cup quarterfinal spot

Chippa United and Golden Arrows collide in a high-stakes Carling Knockout Cup last-16 encounter this Saturday, with both sides eyeing a coveted quarter-final spot at King Zwelithini Stadium.