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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

Mamelodi Sundowns in action in the CAF Champions League
3 years ago

Sundowns roll over CR Belouizdad to put one foot in Champions League semis

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Cape Town Spurs leapfrog Polokwane City
3 years ago

Motsepe Foundation Championship title race takes new twist

The Motsepe Foundation Championship title race took a significant twist on Friday afternoon, 21 April 2023 as Cape Town Spurs capitalised on Polokwane City's…
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Eric Tinkler reveals plans for Orlando Pirates clash
3 years ago

Eric Tinkler reveals plans for Orlando Pirates clash

Cape Town City head coach Eric Tinkler has releaved what his team plans to do to overcome Orlando Pirates when the two teams clash in the DStv Premiership.…
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JDR Stars in action
3 years ago

JDR Stars beef up squad with two players

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Chippa Mpengesi addressing the media
3 years ago

Chippa reappoint former coach amid relegation battle

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Samkelo Zwane of Kaizer Chiefs prior to a game
3 years ago

Arthur Zwane explain why Samkelo Zwane is the best midfielder in PSL

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane has detailed why he believes Samkelo Zwane is the best midfielder in the PSL. The young Zwane was promoted to the…
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Itumeleng Khune, Arthur Zwane and Kaizer Jr before a game
3 years ago

Khune reveals what Zwane demands from Kaizer Chiefs players

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TS Galaxy during training session
3 years ago

TS Galaxy set to part ways with highly-rated midfielder

TS Galaxy is set to part ways with one of their highly-rated midfielders at the end of the 2022/23 DStv Premiership season. The Rockets have recently been…
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Polokwane City players celebrating a goal
3 years ago

Polokwane City reclaim top spot as Casric Stars slip to third place

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Swallows play to goalless draw
3 years ago

Sundowns held to goalless draw by relegation-threatened Swallows

Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a 0-0 draw by the relegation-threatened Swallows FC on Sunday afternoon in the DStv Premiership. Bafana Ba Style played their…
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Ashley Du Preez in action against Marumo Gallants
3 years ago

Chiefs drop points in race for Champions League qualification

Kaizer Chiefs dropped crucial points in their fight for CAF Champions League qualification after playing out to a 1-1 draw against Marumo Gallants at FNB…
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Manqoba Mngqithi attracts interest
3 years ago

Manqoba Mngqithi attracts interest from PSL rivals

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