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Mauwane Raophala

Mauwane Raophala is a seasoned sports journalist and media professional hailing from Tzaneen, Limpopo. A specialist in South African football, he currently serves as a core member of the editorial team at FARPost, one of the country’s leading soccer news publications. ​Raophala holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the University of Limpopo. His career began in 2018 with a strong foundation in research and monitoring at Gender Links, followed by a tenure at Tenacity Magazine. Since joining FARPost in September 2020, Raophala has transitioned from a media monitor and researcher into a prominent football writer. ​Known for his diligence and insightful analysis, Raophala combines his background in case study writing and research to bring depth to football reporting, covering everything from match analysis to player movements in the PSL and NFD.

Mauwane Raophala

Arthur Zwane on the touchline against Orlando Pirates during the Nedbank Cup
3 years ago

Arthur Zwane makes telling comparison between Chiefs and Pirates

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane has made a telling comparison between Amakhosi and the club's arch-rivals, Orlando Pirates. Zwane and his charges were…
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Arthur Zwane walking to the bench before a game.
3 years ago

Arthur Zwane details why Chiefs had difficult season

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane has detailed why the 2022/23 DStv Premiership season has been difficult for his troops. Chiefs crashed out of the…
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Kaizer Chiefs rejected Stellies ace
3 years ago

How Kaizer Chiefs rejected Stellies ace

Kaizer Chiefs rejected an opportunity to sign one of the emerging talents at Stellenbosch FC, FARPost can reveal. This is not the first time that Chiefs turn…
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Qobolwakhe Sibande with some of DStv Premiership side Stellenbosch FC teammates
3 years ago

DStv Premiership youngster opens up on failed overseas move

A youngster competing in the DStv Premiership has opened up about his failed move to Portugal at Bongani Zungu's former club Vitória Guimarães SC. The…
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Jose Riveiro equals Ruud Krol's record at Pirates
3 years ago

Jose Riveiro equals Ruud Krol’s record at Pirates

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has equalled one of the most successful coaches at the club, Ruud Krol's record. Krol guided Pirates to a treble…
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Marumo Gallants in action against Pyramids FC
3 years ago

Marumo Gallants book historic CAF Confed Cup semi-final place

Marumo Gallants continued their dream run in the CAF Confederation Cup as they downed Pyramids 1-0 to book a spot in the semi-finals for the first time in…
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Teko Modise, SA football legend
3 years ago

The four PSL stars Teko Modise admires

Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Teko Modise has revealed the four DStv Premiership stars he admires. Modise ended his successful career…
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Orlando Pirates makes decision on Nkanyiso Zungu
3 years ago

Orlando Pirates make decision on Nkanyiso Zungu

Orlando Pirates have decided on the future of Nkanyiso Zungu, who was on loan at Richards Bay for the 2022/23 DStv Premiership season. Zungu was shown the…
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Orlando Pirates provide update on key players
3 years ago

Pirates injury update: Latest on Lorch and Xoki

Orlando Pirates have provided an injury update on Thembinkosi Lorch and Tapelo Xoki ahead of the crucial DStv Premiership clash against TS Galaxy on Sunday,…
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Neo Maema nearly joined DStv Premiership rivals
3 years ago

PSL side that almost signed Maema before Sundowns move

Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Neo Maema was nearly snapped up by DStv Premiership rivals before he joined the club at the start of the 2021/22 season. The…
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Rulani Mokwena comments on Footballer of the Season
3 years ago

Mokwena reveals his candidates for Player of the Season Award

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has revealed his candidates for the 2022/23 DStv Premiership Footballer of the Season Award Sundowns has once…
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Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila vs Casric Stars
3 years ago

TTM pick up vital win as relegation battle heats up

The relegation battle is heating up in the Motsepe Foundation Championship as Tshakuma Tsha Madzivhandila picked up a vital win on Sunday in their fight to…
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