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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

Banyana Banyana players
2 years ago

Dr Desiree Ellis names Banyana squad to face Senegal

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has named her squad, which will face Senegal in two away international friendly matches during the upcoming FIFA…
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Minnesota United players
2 years ago

Bongokuhle Hlongwane shines again for Minnesota United in MLS

SA attacker Bongokuhle Hlongwane continued his fine run of form in Major League Soccer [MLS], putting in another stellar performance for Minnesota United…
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Royal AM v Mamelodi Sundowns at Harry Gwala Stadium
2 years ago

Sundowns beat Royal AM to keep the invincibles dream alive

Red-hot Mamelodi Sundowns continued their remarkable run in the DStv Premiership, beating Royal AM 2-0 on Tuesday night to keep their dream of an invincible…
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Marumo Gallants Bus
2 years ago

No bad blood between Marumo Gallants and ex-Chiefs midfielder

An ex-Kaizer Chiefs midfielder insists there is no bad blood between him and his former club, Marumo Gallants, who are competing in the Motsepe Foundation…
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Banyana Banyana star Jermaine Seoposenwe
2 years ago

Banyana Banyana star continues hot streak in Mexico

Banyana Banyana frontwoman Jermaine Seoposenwe continued with her hot streak in Mexico, scoring for FC Monterrey in a Clausura 2024 Liga MX match on Tuesday…
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Western Cape ABC Motsepe League side FN Rangers
2 years ago

Thames, FN Rangers secure ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs berths

The road to promotion in the ABC Motsepe League is getting clearer! Over the weekend, Thames FC and FN Rangers secured their spots in the national playoffs,…
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Polokwane City FC coach Phuti Mohafe.
2 years ago

Polokwane City coach lauds ex-Chiefs midfielder’s leadership

Polokwane City FC coach Phuti Mohafe has commended the leadership of a former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder since joining the club in the January transfer window…
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DStv Premiership clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and Royal AM
2 years ago

617 days, Sundowns still unbeaten in DStv Prem

Mamelodi Sundowns maintained their fine unbeaten run in the DStv Premiership following their 1-0 win over Royal AM at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday…
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FCSB's Siyabonga Ngezana in jubilation mood
2 years ago

Ngezana eyes UEFA Champions League despite uncertain future at FCSB

Fresh off a league title win with FCSB, former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siyabonga Ngezana has set his sights on the UEFA Champions League, even as his future…
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Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams
2 years ago

Tshepo Motsoeneng names his top picks for Goalkeeper of the Season

Former SuperSport United and Santos FC goalkeeper Tshepo Motsoeneng has named three goalkeepers he believes deserve to be nominated for the DStv Premiership…
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DStv Premiership trophy
2 years ago

Sundowns, Pirates and Chiefs to be without key players at the weekend

Three of the DStv Premiership heavyweights, Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, will be without key players for their league matches at the…
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DSTV Premiership awards by the PSL
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PSL unveil top performers: Player & Coach of the Month

The PSL have announced its top performers for April, revealing the DStv Premiership Player of the Month and Coach of the Month. After a month of exciting…
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