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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

Former Stellenbosch FC midfielder Darrel Matsheke.
2 years ago

Where to next for Darrel Matsheke? 3 clubs emerge as potential destinations

With Stellenbosch FC having confirmed the departure of Darrel Matsheke, three clubs emerge as potential destinations for the former Kaizer Chiefs…
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Madridstas v Vondwe XI Bullets in the ABC Motsepe League
2 years ago

Drama unfolds in ABC Motsepe League playoff push

As the ABC Motsepe League edges closer to the end, the weekend fixtures produced yet another fascinating set of matches, with goals being the order of the…
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Official CAF Logo
2 years ago

CAF alarmed by Hawks raid at SAFA House

CAF have expressed concern about South African football's image following a Hawks raid at the SAFA House a week ago. The Hawks raided the headquarters of…
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Kaizer Chiefs attacking midfielder Mfundo Vilakazi.
2 years ago

What Amajita coach makes of Mfundo Vilakazi and Shandre Campbell

Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka has spoken about what he thinks of Kaizer Chiefs rising star Mfundo Vilakazi and SuperSport United teenage sensation Shandre…
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Edmore Chirambadare during his time at Kaizer Chiefs
2 years ago

Ex-Chiefs attacker Chirambadare opens up on DStv Prem snub

Six years after leaving Kaizer Chiefs, attacker Edmore Chirambadare has shed light on the difficulties he's encountered in finding a new club within the DStv…
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SA U20 assistant coach Reneilwe Letsholonyane.
2 years ago

Mdaka opens up on working with Letsholonyane at Amajita 

Newly appointed SA U20 mentor Raymond Mdaka has opened up on working with Reneilwe Letsholonyane at Amajita as his assistant coach. Amajita will…
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Golden Arrows coach Steve Komphela.
2 years ago

Mokwena takes dig at Komphela over laptop codes

Mamelodi Sundowns mentor Rulani Mokwena has taken a dig at coach Steve Komphela over laptop codes claims he made a few days ago.  Golden Arrows coach,…
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Nedbank Cup Round of 16 clash between AmaTuks and Moroka Swallows.
2 years ago

AmaTuks stun Swallows in Nedbank Cup Last 16

Second-tier side AmaTuks stunned Moroka Swallows in the Nedbank Cup Round of 16, winning 2-1 on Wednesday night to book a quarter-final spot.  The showpiece…
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Coach Kgoloko Thobejane addressing the media.
2 years ago

Is it important for coaches to have qualifications? Thobejane weighs in 

Former Baroka FC mentor Kgoloko Thobejane has weighed in on whether it is important for coaches to acquire coaching qualifications to perform their duties.…
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Bafana Bafana in jubilation mood.
2 years ago

Broos names final Bafana squad for FIFA Series 

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has named his final 23-member squad to face Algeria and Andorra in the FIFA Series international friendlies later this…
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Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Neo Maema
2 years ago

Why Neo Maema hasn’t been playing for Sundowns lately

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has explained why attacking midfielder Neo Maema has been missing in action for the club lately.  In the current…
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Marumo Gallants players in celebratory mood.
2 years ago

Marumo Gallants star attracts interest from DStv Prem teams

With only nine games remaining in the 2023/24 Motsepe Foundation Championship, a star player from Marumo Gallants has reportedly attracted interest from…
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