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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

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena.
2 years ago

Rulani Mokwena questions tackle on Bongani Zungu, cites Parker incident

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has questioned the tackle on Bongani Zungu citing TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic showed his players the leg-breaking…
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Mamelodi Sundowns star Peter Shalulile
2 years ago

Sundowns take one step closer to being crowned DStv Prem champions

Mamelodi Sundowns have taken one step closer to being crowned the DStv Premiership champions following their 3-0 win over TS Galaxy on Monday night. The…
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Coach Tshepo Motsoeneng on the touchline.
2 years ago

Tshepo Motsoeneng off to ABC Motsepe national playoffs for the sixth time

Coach Tshepo Motsoeneng will make his sixth appearance at the ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs after winning the KwaZulu-Natal provincial playoffs with…
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Stellenbosch FC striker Iqraam Rayners in celebratory mood
2 years ago

‘He’s a natural goalscorer’ – Steve Barker after Rayners’ quintuple

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has had his say following Iqraam Rayners' quintuple when his side thrashed Polokwane City FC 5-0 in a DStv Premiership…
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DStv Premiership clash between Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport United.
2 years ago

Chiefs beat SuperSport to secure second win of the year

Kaizer Chiefs have registered their second win of the year as they edged SuperSport United 2-1 in a DStv Premiership tie at the New Peter Mokaba on Saturday…
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Mamelodi Sundowns players
2 years ago

Sundowns bow out in CAF Champions League semi-final stage

Mamelodi Sundowns have once again been eliminated in the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League following a 1-0 defeat to Esperance Sportive de Tunis at…
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Rhulani Manzini in action for Magesi FC
2 years ago

Why Rhulani Manzini chose to join Magesi FC

Veteran striker Rhulani Manzini has explained why he chose to join Motsepe Foundation Championship log leaders Magesi FC. The 36-year-old frontman has been…
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Joseph Molangoane in Sunrise colours.
2 years ago

Joseph Molangoane on playing in ABC Motsepe League

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Joseph Molangoane has opened up on playing football in the ABC Motsepe League. Molangoane recently returned to SAFA Limpopo…
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Siyethemba Sithebe during a training session at Kaizer Chiefs Village
2 years ago

Siyethemba Sithebe comments on Chiefs future as contract nears end

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siyethemba Sithebe has commented on his future at the club as his contract nears the end. The 31-year-old footballer was speaking…
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Joseph Molangoane in Sunrise FC colours.
2 years ago

The real reason behind Joseph Molangoane’s departure from City Rovers

Joseph Molangoane's agent has revealed the real reason behind his client's departure from Platinum City Rovers a few weeks ago without signing a contract…
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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena
2 years ago

Rulani condemns fan booing incident aimed at Sundowns player

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has come out strong to condemn a section of the club's fans who booed one of their own players during their league…
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UMsinga FC midfielder Thamsanqa Sangweni.
2 years ago

Another lifeline for former Sundowns and Pirates midfielder

Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates midfielder Thamsanqa Sangweni has been given another lifeline to revive his football career. Over the weekend,…
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