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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

Tlakusani Mthethwa of Swallows FC in action against Kaizer Chiefs
3 years ago

Swallows FC star stays put as Sekhukhune withdraw offer

Sekhukhune United are believed to have withdrawn an offer to sign a Swallows FC star as they prepare for the 2023/24 PSL season. Babina Noko have been on a…
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Stellenbosch FC attacker Ibraheem Jabaar tussling for the ball with Andile Jali
3 years ago

Sundowns eyeing another Stellenbosch FC star

A highly-rated Stellenbosch FC attacker has been spotted at Mamelodi Sundowns headquarters in Chloorkop on Tuesday. Sundowns have already snapped up Junior…
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SAFA announce new sponsor for Bafana Bafana
3 years ago

SAFA bags new sponsor for Bafana Bafana

The SA Football Association [SAFA] have announced a new sponsorship agreement for Bafana Bafana as the AFCON 2024 edges closer. The South African senior…
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Cape Town Spurs during the 2022/23 Motsepe Foundation Championship season
3 years ago

Sundowns midfielder close to joining CT Spurs

Cape Town Spurs are reportedly close to concluding a deal for one of Mamelodi Sundowns' midfielders ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. CT Spurs…
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Patrick Maswanganyi in action for SuperSport United
3 years ago

Farouk Khan on what qualities Patrick Maswanganyi brings to Pirates

Former Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Farouk Khan has explained what qualities newly signed Patrick Maswanganyi brings to Orlando Pirates. Pirates announced…
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Sanele Barns in action for Richards Bay in the DStv Premiership.
3 years ago

Two PSL clubs in hot pursuit of Richards Bay star Sanele Barns

Two PSL clubs are tussling for the signature of Richards Bay FC star Sanele Barns ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. Barns was one of the…
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Terrence Mashego in action for Mamelodi Sundowns in the DStv Premiership
3 years ago

Terrence Mashego reflects on first season with Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Terrence Mashego has reflected on his first season at the club, sharing the highs and lows he experienced at Chloorkop. Mashego…
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Thapelo Maseko in action for SuperSport United in the 2022/23 DStv Premiership
3 years ago

Sundowns in pole position to sign Thapelo Maseko

Mamelodi Sundowns are in pole position to sign SuperSport United starlet Thapelo Maseko ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. Maseko has been one of…
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Etiosa Ighodaro during his loan stint at Chippa United during the 2022/23 DStv Premiership
3 years ago

Etiosa Ighodaro to complete move to PSL rivals

Mamelodi Sundowns striker Etiosa Ighodaro is close to completing a move to PSL rivals ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. Ighodaro spent the…
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Sekhukhune United in action during the 2022/23 DStv Premiership
3 years ago

Sekhukhune United set to offload experienced goalkeeper

Sekhukhune United is set to offload one of their experienced goalkeepers ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. The Limpopo-based outfit has been busy…
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Pitso Mosimane shared his view on Kaizer Chiefs target Nasreddine Nabi
3 years ago

Nabi to Kaizer Chiefs? Mosimane gives his verdict

Newly appointed Al Wahda head coach Pitso Mosimane has given his verdict on Kaizer Chiefs target Nasreddine Nabi. Nabi has been one of the candidates…
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Cape Town Spurs players celebrating a win
3 years ago

Cape Town Spurs issues warning to DStv Prem clubs

Cape Town Spurs chairman Ari Efstathiou has issued a stern warning to DStv Premiership clubs looking to raid his club for players. CT Spurs regained…
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