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Mauwane Raophala

Senior Journalist and social media liaison
Farpost most improved journalist 2024 | Betway Premiership, Motsepe Foundation Championship, South African Football, Player Transfers, Tactical Analysis, Sports Journalism, Social Media Strategy | English
Mauwane Raophala Senior Journalist & Social Media Liaison SAFJA-Accredited | 2024 FARPost Most Improved Journalist Mauwane Raophala is a seasoned sports journalist and media professional specializing in high-stakes reporting on South African football. Originally from Tzaneen, Limpopo, he serves as a core editorial member at FARPost, where he bridges the gap between breaking news and deep-dive analysis. A University of Limpopo alumnus with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, Mauwane began his career in 2018 with a focus on rigorous research and monitoring at Gender Links and Tenacity Magazine. Since joining the FARPost team in September 2020, he has evolved from a researcher into a prominent voice in soccer journalism, recognized for providing unique “Information Gain” on player movements and tactical shifts in the Betway Premiership (PSL) and Motsepe Foundation Championship (NFD).

Mauwane Raophala

SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Nkowankowa Continental
2 months ago

ABC Motsepe wrap: Nkowankowa Continental finally end 15-match winless run

Nkowankowa Continental have finally tasted victory in the SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League, ending a 15-match winless streak over the weekend. They secured…
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Orlando Pirates DDC side lining up for a team picture
2 months ago

Pirates cement DDC top spot with dominant Orbit College win

Orlando Pirates have cemented their DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] top spot following a convincing  3-0 win over Orbit College FC on Sunday. The win at Olympia…
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Mamelodi Sundowns players in action
2 months ago

Sundowns fall to Stade Malien but secure Champions League semi-final spot

Mamelodi Sundowns marched into the CAF Champions League semi-finals with a 3-2 aggregate victory, despite suffering a 2-0 defeat to Stade Malien of Mali in…
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Coach Allan Freese in Magesi FC colours
2 months ago

‘I have to work with what I’ve got’: Allan Freese as Magesi woes deepen

Magesi FC head coach Allan Freese has opened up about the uphill battle facing his side, who are struggling to find their footing in the Betway Premiership…
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Siphelele Mthembu in Dinoko City FC colours
2 months ago

Siphelele Mthembu resurfaces at ABC Motsepe League side

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates forward Siphelele Mthembu has resurfaced at a new club, joining Dinoko City FC in the SAFA Gauteng ABC Motsepe…
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Nkosinathi Sibisi during Bafana Bafana's press conference
2 months ago

Broos stands by Sibisi, dismisses fan criticism as ‘trash’

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has come out in support of defender Nkosinathi Sibisi, following the social media backlash directed at the Orlando…
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Polokwane City FC DDC side in action
2 months ago

PLK City FC found guilty for fielding ineligible players against Pirates 

Polokwane City FC have been found guilty by the PSL for fielding two ineligible players against Orlando Pirates in their DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] fixture…
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Senegal lift AFCON title
2 months ago

Senegal set to appeal CAF decision over stripped AFCON title

The Senegalese Football Federation [FSF] has announced its intention to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport [CAS] following a decision by CAF to…
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Mkhanyiseli Siwahla during Cape Town Spurs Under-18 training session
2 months ago

Mkhanyiseli Siwahla opens up on Cape Town Spurs move

Former PSL star Mkhanyiseli Siwahla has opened on his return to his boyhood club, Cape Town Spurs FC, following his stint with the Motsepe Foundation…
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Mathaithai FC players lining up for a team picture
2 months ago

Unpaid grants row: SAFA reacts to Mathaithai FC’s league withdrawal

SAFA Free State has commented on Mathaithai FC's withdrawal from the provincial ABC Motsepe League with the club citing years of unpaid grants by the SA…
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Chippa United's Sinoxolo Kwayiba during a post-match interview
2 months ago

‘He’ll find his rhythm’: Vilakazi maintains faith in Sinoxolo Kwayiba

Chippa United head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi has weighed in on Sinoxolo Kwayiba's lack of killer instinct in front of goal in the last three matches they have…
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Mamelodi Sundowns players in celebratory mood
2 months ago

Triple blow for Sundowns ahead of Gallants clash

Mamelodi Sundowns will be without three key players for their crucial Betway Premiership encounter against Marumo Gallants on Tuesday night. Masandawana are…
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