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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

Teboho Mokoena in Bafana Bafana colours
2 months ago

What Teboho Mokoena is concerned about ahead of Cameroon tie

Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena has disclosed what he is concerned about ahead of their AFCON Round of 16 tie against Cameroon at Agdal Medina…
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Sphephelo Sithole during Bafana Bafana training session
2 months ago

Sphephelo Sithole reveals future plans after AFCON tournament

Bafana Bafana international Sphephelo 'Yaya' Sithole has revealed his future plans after the CAF 2025 AFCON tournament, currently ongoing in Morocco. 'Yaya',…
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi in Bafana Bafana colours
2 months ago

‘Yaya’ Sithole makes honest admission about Mbekezeli Mbokazi

Bafana Bafana midfielder Sphephelo 'Yaya' Sithole has made an honest admission about former Orlando Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi. The duo is currently…
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Khuliso Mudau during Mamelodi Sundowns training session
2 months ago

From rival to teammate: Basadien reflects on his toughest battles against Mudau

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Fawaaz Basadien has disclosed the reasons why he found Khuliso Mudau to be the toughest player to play against while he was still…
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Hugo Broos and Helman Mkhalele during a training session
2 months ago

Hugo Broos delivers brutal verdict on AFCON 2025 atmosphere

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has given his honest take on the ongoing CAF 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco, stating that it has "no vibe." The AFCON…
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Bafana Bafana XI
2 months ago

Teboho Mokoena identifies crucial area for Bafana improvement

Talented midfielder Teboho Mokoena has identified an area that Bafana Bafana needs to improve on moving forward to the knockout stage of the CAF 2025 AFCON…
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Gavin Hunt during this his time at Durban City FC
2 months ago

Why Gavin Hunt opted for Stellenbosch project

Newly appointed Stellenbosch FC coach Gavin Hunt has disclosed why he opted to take on the Cape Winelands-based outfit's project following his departure from…
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Coach Gavin Hunt during his stint at Durban City FC
2 months ago

Gavin Hunt takes over coaching reins at Stellenbosch

Betway Premiership side Stellenbosch FC have announced veteran coach Gavin Hunt as the club's new head coach. This move comes after Steve Barker resigned as…
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Mohau Nkota with Sipho Mbule and Teboho Mokoena in celebratory mood
2 months ago

Pirates legend pinpoints Nkota’s struggles at AFCON tournament

Orlando Pirates legend Lebohang ‘Cheeseboy’ Mokoena has pinpointed Bafana Bafana's Mohau Nkota's struggles at the AFCON tournament currently underway in…
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Bafana Bafana defender Nkosinathi Sibisi addressing members of the media
2 months ago

Sibisi reveals Bafana’s biggest lessons from last two games

Bafana Bafana defender Nkosinathi Sibisi has revealed the lessons the squad has picked up from their last two games at the CAF 2025 AFCON tournament,…
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Teboho Mokoena and Nkosinathi Sibisi in Bafana Bafana colours
2 months ago

Pitso makes bold Teboho Mokoena Bafana AFCON assertion

Pitso Mokoena, who oversaw Teboho Mokoena’s developmental years, has made a bold assertion regarding Teboho Mokoena’s role within the Bafana Bafana set-up…
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Thabang Monare at Bafana Bafana during the previous AFCON tournament
2 months ago

Thabang Monare offers words of wisdom to Bafana debutantes

Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Thabang Monare has offered words of wisdom to the national team debutantes ahead of their CAF 2025 AFCON first match against…
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