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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

Zimbabwe men's national team in celebrations at Orlando Stadium
1 year ago

Why Zimbabwe chose Peter Mokaba Stadium over Orlando Stadium for AFCON qualifiers

Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees has explained why they chose the New Peter Mokaba Stadium over Orlando Stadium for their upcoming CAF 2025 AFCON qualifier…
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Magesi FC goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze
1 year ago

Elvis Chipezeze opens up about Zimbabwe ambition

Experienced goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze has opened up on his Zimbabwean National Team ambitions following his impressive displays for Magesi FC in the SA…
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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies head Jerry Tshabalala
1 year ago

Why Sundowns Ladies coach Jerry Tshabalala has no desire to coach in the PSL

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies head coach Jerry Tshabalala has explained why he has no desire to coach in the SA elite league - PSL. Tshabalala has been at the…
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Sechaba Gaseitsiwe signs for Mamelodi Sundowns
1 year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns land another gem

Mamelodi Sundowns have landed another gem, beating six other Betway Premiership club's for the talented winger's signature. Masandawana won the race to sign…
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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies goalkeeper Andile Dlamini
1 year ago

Jerry Tshabalala weighs in on Andile Dlamini’s lack of game time at Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies coach Jerry Tshabalala explained why experienced goalkeeper Andile Dlamini has had limited playing time this season at the club. The…
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Former Baroka FC coach Matsemela Thoka
1 year ago

Ex-Baroka mentor secures new coaching gig

SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Ngwaabe City Motors has roped in ex-Baroka FC mentor Matsemela Thoka for the 2024/25 campaign. Thoka has been without a…
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Betway Premiership logo
1 year ago

PSL announce Betway Premiership Monthly Awards winners

PSL have announced the winners of the Betway Premiership Monthly Awards for September and October 2024, respectively. Orlando Pirates mentor Jose Riveiro has…
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Limpopo ABC Motsepe League match between Sunrise FC and Mohlabile United
1 year ago

Match abandoned after penalty awarded in Limpopo ABC Motsepe League

The SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League match between Sunrise FC and Mohlabile United was abandoned after a penalty decision was given to the home team at the…
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Lucas Ribeiro celebrating after scoring for Mamelodi Sundowns
1 year ago

Sundowns set Carling Knockout Cup final date with Magesi FC

Mamelodi Sundowns have set up a Carling Knockout Cup final date against Magesi FC following their 2-0 win over Marumo Gallants in the semi-final at the Dr…
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Wydad Casablanca head coach Rulani Mokwena during a game
1 year ago

Rulani Mokwena claims racial abuse in Morocco

Wydad Casablanca head coach Rulani Mokwena has accused an opposition official of racial abuse following his side's 2-2 draw with Ittihad Tanger in the…
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Dikgosi FC head coach Khuliso Rashamuse
1 year ago

Ex-Dondol Stars coach details why he left PSL side for amateur club

Ex-Dondol Stars FC head coach Khuliso Rashamuse has detailed why he decided to leave a PSL team and join a club in the ABC Motsepe League. This comes after…
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Coach Hugo Broos with his assistant Helman Mkhalele
1 year ago

Broos names Bafana Bafana final squad for AFCON qualifiers

Bafana Bafana mentor Hugo Broos has announced his final 23-man squad for the CAF 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Uganda and South Sudan this month. The squad…
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