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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

Steve Barker and his technical team
1 year ago

How Barker and Vellios are driving Stellenbosch’s success

Stellenbosch FC's DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] head coach, Evangelos Vellios, has explained what makes his working relationship with Steve Barker tick while…
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Waylon Renecke unveiled by FC Copenhagen
1 year ago

FC Copenhagen sign SA youth international

FC Copenhagen have confirmed the signing of SA youth international Waylon Renecke from Norwich City FC in England. The former Amajimbos' talented defender,…
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MTN8 semi-final clash between Stellenbosch and Mamelodi Sundowns
1 year ago

Stellenbosch FC set MTN8 final date with Orlando Pirates

Stellenbosch FC have set up an MTN8 final date against Orlando Pirates following their 1-0 win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the tournament's second-leg…
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Shandre Campbell in action for Club NXT
1 year ago

Shandre Campbell scores his first goal in Belgian First Division B

SA left-winger Shandre Campbell scored his first goal in the Belgian First Division B for Club NXT following their 2-2 draw with Patro Eisden last night.…
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Ashley Cupido and Mervin Boji
1 year ago

Vellios reveals what really happened in the Cupido-Boji transfer

Stellenbosch FC's DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] head coach Evangelos Vellios has revealed what happened behind the scenes in the Ashley Cupido-Mervin Boji's…
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Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi
1 year ago

Kagisho Dikgacoi set for Arrows return after cutting ties with Phezulu FC

Former Bafana Bafana international Kagisho Dikgacoi has cut ties with Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League side Phezulu FC and is poised to rejoin Golden Arrows.…
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Mamelodi Sundowns v Stellenbosch FC
1 year ago

Stellenbosch stun Sundowns in MTN8 semi-final first-leg tie

Stellenbosch FC secured an important 1-0 win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the first-leg of the MTN8 semi-final tie at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Wednesday…
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Mwape Musonda in Black Leopards colours
1 year ago

Musonda guarantees more goals for Leopards, guns for top goalscorer

Black Leopards frontman Mwape Musonda has guaranteed more goals for Lidoda Duvha as he aims to be the top goalscorer in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.…
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Olaoleng Mokgosi against Baroka FC
1 year ago

Orbit College coach defends ‘fat’ captain

Orbit College FC coach Pogiso Makhoye has come to the defence of his captain, Olaoleng Mokgosi, who other clubs often underestimate due to his perceived…
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Coach Owen Da Gama on the bench
1 year ago

Limpopo club appoint Owen Da Gama as new head coach

Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Vondwe XI Bullets have appointed Owen Da Gama as the club's new head coach ahead of the 2024/25 season. The amateur outfit…
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Stellenbosch FC XI
1 year ago

Stellenbosch thrash Nsingizini to progress to Confed Cup next round

Stellenbosch FC have progressed to the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup after thrashing Eswatini’s Nsingizini Hotspurs 5-0 in the second leg of the…
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Mwape Musonda in action for Black Leopards
1 year ago

Mwape Musonda comments on his reunion with Leopards

Black Leopards' all-time top goalscorer, Mwape Musonda, has commented on his reunion with Lidoda Duvha for the 2024/25 Motsepe Foundation Championship…
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