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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 Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Thokozani Sekotlong in action
2 years ago

Why former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder is missing in action at AmaTuks

University of Pretoria [AmaTuks] head coach Tlisane Motaung has explained why former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Thokozani Sekotlong is missing in action.…
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Orlando Pirates lifting the MTN8 final and beating Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 on penalties
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Patrick Maswanganyi on what Pirates should do to win the league

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Ronwen Williams in action for Bafana Bafana
2 years ago

Ronwen Williams suggests how SAFA can bring supporters to the stadiums

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Casric Stars players during a pitch inspection
2 years ago

Casric Stars announce appointment of new coach

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Motsepe Foundation Championship logo
2 years ago

Fifth coach sacked in Motsepe Foundation as coaching carousel continues

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Zakhele Lepasa celebrating his goal with Monnapule Saleng
2 years ago

Orlando Pirates star withdrawn from Bafana Bafana squad

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Jose Riveiro on the touchline during the MTN8 final against Mamelodi Sundowns
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Kermit Erasmus reveals what makes Riveiro the best coach

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Orbit College in action in the Motsepe Foundation Championship
2 years ago

Lions end Orbit College FC unbeaten run while Maritzburg returns to winning ways

Hungry Lions beat Orbit College FC 1-0 at Windhoek Draught Park to end their unbeaten run in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, while Maritzburg United…
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Orbit College FC in action in the Motsepe Foundation Championship
2 years ago

Orbit College maintain unbeaten run while Magesi FC beat Maritzburg

Orbit College maintained their unbeaten run in the Motsepe Foundation Championship after playing out to a goalless draw against University of Pretoria on…
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Jose Riveiro addressing the media
2 years ago

Jose Riveiro explains the substitution of Sipho Chaine

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has explained his decision to substitute goalkeeper Sipho Chaine for Richard Ofori in the CAF Champions League…
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Orlando Pirates in action against Jwaneng Galaxy in the CAF Champions League
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Orlando Pirates crash out of CAF Champions League

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Rivaldo Coetzee in action for Mamelodi Sundowns in the DStv Premiership
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Rivaldo Coetzee opens up about his turning point at Sundowns

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