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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

Themba Zwane and Thembela Sikhakhane in action
2 years ago

AmaZulu FC to miss key player in the KZN derby showdown

AmaZulu FC will miss the services of one of their key players in the KZN derby showdown against Richards Bay FC. Usuthu will face Richards Bay at the iconic…
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Themba Zwane fighting for the ball against Andile Jali
2 years ago

Themba Zwane and Mamelodi Sundowns slapped with PSL charges

Mamelodi Sundowns talisman and captain Themba Zwane and the club have been slapped with charges by the Premier Soccer League. Sundowns were adjudged to have…
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Orlando Pirates in action against Chippa United
2 years ago

Pirates held to frustrating draw by Chippa United

Orlando Pirates were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Chippa United in the DStv Premiership on Tuesday. Goodman Mosele came back to haunt Pirates with an…
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Patrick Maswanganyi in action for Orlando Pirates against Sekhukhune United
2 years ago

Farouk Khan reveals the edge Patrick Maswanganyi has on Kabelo Dlamini

Stars of Africa Football Academy director Farouk Khan has revealed the edge Orlando Pirates attacker Patrick Maswanganyi has on his teammate Kabelo Dlamini.…
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Mamelodi Sundowns v Moroka Swallows in the MTN8 quarter-final
2 years ago

Sundowns beat 10-man Swallows to reach MTN8 semi-finals

Mamelodi Sundowns beat 10-man Moroka Swallows 1-0 at the Lucas Moripe Stadium to book a spot in the semi-finals of the MTN8 on Saturday afternoon. Themba…
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Rulani Mokwena and Peter Shalulile on the the touchline
3 years ago

Are injuries forcing Sundowns to sign new striker? Rulani answers

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has spoken on whether his side needs to sign a new striker as they're struggling with injuries upfront. The…
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John Maduka addressing the media
3 years ago

Maduka explains four first-half substitutions against Pirates

Royal AM FC head coach John Maduka has explained his decision to make four substitutions in the first half as they succumbed to a 4-2 defeat against Orlando…
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Orlando Pirates sink Royal AM in six-goal thriller
3 years ago

Pirates sink Royal AM in six-goal thriller

Orlando Pirates sunk Royal AM in the DStv Premiership on Tuesday evening in a six-goal thriller. Pirates welcomed Royal AM at Orlando Stadium looking to…
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Rulani Mokwena with Abubeker Nassir
3 years ago

Rulani Mokwena reveals four Sundowns players who will miss Chiefs game

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has revealed four players who will miss the highly-anticipated DStv Premiership clash against Kaizer Chiefs. Sundowns…
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Ronwen Williams alongside his Mamelodi Sundowns teammates during the pre-season camp
3 years ago

Agent details Irvin Khoza’s decisive approach to lure Ronwen Williams to Pirates

Renowned football agent Rob Moore has detailed the decisive approach by Orlando Pirates chairman Dr Irvin Khoza to lure Ronwen Williams to his club. Williams…
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Kaizer Chiefs in action against Chippa United in the DStv Premiership
3 years ago

Morgan Mammila: ‘Chiefs is not better than Chippa’

Chippa United head coach Morgan Mammila has claimed that Kaizer Chiefs is not better than his side, insisting the Soweto giants are just a club with a rich…
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Itumeleng Khune in action for Kaizer Chiefs
3 years ago

Itumeleng Khune’s biggest wish before retirement

Veteran goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has revealed his biggest wish for Kaizer Chiefs before he hangs up his gloves in football. Chiefs offered Khune a new…
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