Phillip Shumani Tinyani was born on 24 August 1974, in a village called Dzimauli in Limpopo and is a product of Mutale Local Football Association (Nesasi).
Phillip Shumani Tinyani was born on 24 August 1974, in a village called Dzimauli in Limpopo and is a product of Mutale Local Football Association (Nesasi).
Tinyani made his first Premier Soccer League (PSL) appearance in the 2003/2004 season where he officiated the clash between Silver Stars and Amazulu and has served in the top flight football for the past 12 years.
According to Tinyani, his most memorable game to date was Soweto Derby featuring Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in theTelkom Knockout in 2012.
Full fact file of Shumani Tinyani
| Name: | Shumani Phillip Tinyani |
| Date of birth: | 24 August 1974 |
| Occupation: | Police Officer |
| PSL debut: | 2003/2004 Season Silver Stars vs. Amazulu |
| Years on National panel: | 12 Years |
| International debut: | None |
| Years on FIFA panel: | None |
| Domestic finals: | Telkom Knockout- Bloemfontein Celtics vs. Mamelodi Sundowns Nedbank Cup- Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Ajax Cape Town |
| Most memorable game: | Telkom Knockout Semi-finals- Kaizer Chiefs vs. Orlando Pirates |
| Favourite sports: | Pool |