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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

Mandla Ncikazi on the touchline for Orlando Pirates
3 years ago

Why Pirates’ Mandla Ncikazi is confident about the new season

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has revealed why he's confident of the club's success ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. Pirates…
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Jose Riveiro celebrating for Orlando Pirates
3 years ago

Riveiro sets high standards for Pirates goalkeepers

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has set high standards for his goalkeepers ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season, revealing what he expects from…
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Bathusi Aubaas in action for Bafana Bafana
3 years ago

What attracted Bathusi Aubaas to Sundowns

Newly signed Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Bathusi Aubaas has revealed what attracted him to the club ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. Sundowns…
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Gabadinho Mhango in action for AmaZulu in the DStv Premiership agains Kaizer Chiefs
3 years ago

Agent confirms Mhango’s imminent AmaZulu FC departure amid Chiefs links

Football agent Mike Makaab has confirmed that Gabadinho Mhango is not in AmaZulu FC's plans amid Kaizer Chiefs transfer links. AmaZulu striker Gabadinho…
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Thapelo Maseko in SuperSport United colours
3 years ago

Rulani details why Maseko is the biggest investment for Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has detailed why new signing Thapelo Maseko is the biggest investment for the club. Sundowns signed Maseko from…
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Rulani Mokwena addressing the media in the 2023 Nedbank Cup
3 years ago

Rulani reveals specific boxes Sundowns ticked in Netherlands tour

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has revealed the specific boxes his troops ticked in their pre-season tour to the Netherlands. Sundowns have been…
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Lesedi Kapinga in action for Mamelodi Sundowns
3 years ago

Orlando Pirates confirm signing of Lesedi Kapinga

Orlando Pirates have announced that they have signed skilled attacker Lesedi Kapinga following his departure from Mamelodi Sundowns. The Soweto giants…
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AmaTuks in action in the Motsepe Foundation Championship
3 years ago

AmaTuks announce 11 new signings

University of Pretoria(AmaTuks) have announced the signing of 11 new signing ahead of the 2023/24 Motsepe Foundation Championship campaign. The Tshwane-based…
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Patrick Maswanganyi of Orlando Pirates in action
3 years ago

Pirates’ Maswanganyi reveals the Arsenal star he tries to emulate

Orlando Pirates' new signing Patrick Maswanganyi has revealed that he is modelling his game on a Norwegian star playing for Arsenal in the Premier League.…
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Relebohile Ratomo of Orlando Pirates during a training session
3 years ago

Lepasa gives charming assessment of Pirates’ starlet Ratomo

Orlando Pirates attacker Zakhele Lepasa has given a charming assessment of the club's rising star Relebohile Ratomo. Lepasa, who came through the Pirates'…
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Mamelodi Sundowns at the pre-season camp in Netherlands
3 years ago

Sundowns suffer big blow ahead of the new season

Mamelodi Sundowns have been dealt with a big blow ahead of the upcoming 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. Sundowns are currently in the Netherlands for a…
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Mpho Makola in action in the Motsepe Foundation Championship for Polokwane City
3 years ago

Mpho Makola lifts lid on surprise Polokwane City exit

Veteran midfielder Mpho Makola has lifted the lid on his surprise exit from Polokwane City, who are preparing for the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. City…
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