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Mauwane Raophala

Senior Journalist and social media liason
Farpost most improved journalist 2024 | Soccer journalism | English
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

Midlands Wanderers crowned KZN ABC Motsepe League champions
12 months ago

Two teams book Motsepe League national playoffs spots

Midlands Wanderers and African Warriors have booked their places in the ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs after being crowned champions in their…
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Marumo Gallants winger Daniel Msendami showing his Man of the Match award
12 months ago

Gallants coach Ouaddou addresses Daniel Msendami’s future

Marumo Gallants head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has addressed the future of the in-form winger Daniel Msendami at the club. The 24-year-old joined the…
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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi at Naturena
12 months ago

What Nabi told Chiefs players after Gallants defeat

Kaizer Chiefs mentor Nasreddine Nabi has disclosed what he told his players following the disappointing 2-1 defeat to Marumo Gallants in their Betway…
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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi during a training session
12 months ago

Nasreddine Nabi reacts to Chiefs’ historic DDC triumph

Nasreddine Nabi, the head coach of Kaizer Chiefs, has shared his thoughts on the club's reserve team's historic triumph in the DStv Diski Challenge [DDC].…
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Kaizer Chiefs DDC side lining up for a team picture
12 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs clinch DDC title with one game to spare 

Kaizer Chiefs are the DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] champions for the very first time in the club's history following a decisive 3-0 win over Magesi FC at…
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Mamelodi Sundowns against Al Ahly in CAF Champions League
12 months ago

Sundowns’ last-gasp away goal seals Champions League final berth

Mamelodi Sundowns have secured a coveted place in the final of the CAF Champions League following a tense and decisive semi-final second-leg against Al Ahly…
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Kaizer Chiefs DDC side lining up for a team picture
12 months ago

Chiefs closer to DDC crown after Chippa guilty verdict

Chippa United have been found guilty by the PSL for failing to honour their DStv Diski Challenge fixture against Kaizer Chiefs in February 2025. As a result,…
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Noko Matlou during Banyana Banyana celebrations after winning WAFCON tournament in 2022
12 months ago

Noko Matlou reveals all-time favourite Banyana Banyana teammate

South Africa's first CAF African Player of the Year, Noko Matlou, has revealed the Banyana Banyana teammate who holds a special place as her all-time…
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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso speaking
12 months ago

‘I made that mistake’ – Cardoso on Loftus fan attendance claim

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has acknowledged he made a mistake with his comments that suggested poor attendance at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium…
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Coach Farouk Khan addressing the media
1 year ago

The role Farouk Khan played in Tshepo Matsemela’s football career

Orbit College FC midfielder Tshepo Matsemela has opened up on the role played by the ex-Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Farouk Khan in his football career.…
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Reneilwe Letsholonyane with Amajita squad during a training session
1 year ago

Mdaka on why Reneilwe Letsholonyane won’t travel with Amajita to AFCON tournament

Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka has revealed why Reneilwe Letsholonyane won't be travelling with the squad to the CAF 2025 AFCON Under-20 tournament in…
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi during Orlando Pirates' warm-up session
1 year ago

Mdaka addresses Mbokazi’s absence from Amajita squad

Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka has addressed Mbekezeli Mbokazi's absence from the SA Under-20 squad ahead of the CAF 2025 AFCON U-20 tournament in Egypt.…
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