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Michael Madyira

Senior journalist
2013 Zimbabwe Sports Journalist of the Year | Soccer journalism, African Football, PSL (Premier Soccer League), CAF Champions League, Tactical Analysis, Transfer Market, ICC Cricket Awards | English
Michael Madyira is a seasoned, award-winning sports journalist serving as a Senior Soccer Writer for FARPost. With a career spanning over a decade, Madyira has established himself as an authority on African football, bringing deep continental experience and tactical analytical depth to the South African media landscape. Before joining FARPost, Madyira built a formidable reputation as a core correspondent for global football outlet Goal.com. During his extensive tenure there, he covered the Premier Soccer League (PSL), CAF Inter-Club competitions, and major international tournaments. His work is recognized for delivering breaking news and authoritative analysis on South Africa’s top clubs, including Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates. Madyira’s journalism has been recognized across multiple sporting codes. He was named the 2013 Zimbabwe Sports Journalist of the Year early in his career and was subsequently selected as a voting panelist for the 2013/14 International Cricket Council (ICC) Awards. At FARPost, he combines investigative rigor with in-depth match analysis across domestic and African football.

Michael Madyira

Orlando Pirates winger Oswin Appollis fights for the ball against a La Cure Waves player in a CAF Champions League match

Hlatshwayo on why it’s key for Sundowns, Pirates, Chiefs to stay in CAF mix

Former Bafana Bafana captain Thulani Hlatshwayo has explained why he feels it is important for Betway Premiership clubs to consistently compete in CAF…
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Teboho Mokoena during warm up before Mamelodi Sundowns took on Chippa United

‘They’re checking up on him’ – Ronwen Williams addresses Teboho Mokoena’s Saudi links

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has weighed in on the hype around midfielder Teboho Mokoena from the Saudi press amid reports linking the Bafana…
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Bafana Bafana players pose for a team photo before facing Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

‘Look at Morocco and Senegal’ – Arendse highlights key factor for Mosimane’s Bafana success

As Pitso Mosimane begins his second stint in charge of Bafana Bafana, ex-Sundowns defender Wayne Arendse has weighed in on how the national team's rising…
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Bafana Bafana defender Olwethu Makhanya in action for Rangers FC

‘A fu***ng experience’: Makhanya on Old Firm Derby as Rangers legend warns Bafana defender

Bafana Bafana defender Olwethu Makhanya has reacted to featuring in his maiden Old Firm Derby when Rangers FC beat Celtic FC 3-0 in a League Cup…
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Kaizer Chiefs loanee Fiacre Ntwari during pitch inspection with Kruger United

Kaizer Chiefs’ decision to loan out Ntwari slammed as Petersen struggles

Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper William Shongwe says loaning out Fiacre Ntwari to Kruger United was an uninformed decision as the Soweto giants appear to be…
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Pitso Mosimane at his unveiling as Bafana Bafana coach

‘A hell of a job for Pitso Mosimane’: Miguel Cardoso warns Bafana Bafana coach

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says the gulf in football facilities quality between South Africa and Morocco will continue to widen if pitch…
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Mamelodi Sundowns winger Siyanda Ndlovu in a challenge with Azola Tshobeni of Chippa United during a Betway Premiership match

Sundowns deny Chippa United historic win with late goal

Mamelodi Sundowns struck at the death to deny Chippa United a historic first-ever league victory over the Brazilians in a dramatic encounter at Buffalo City…
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Danny Jordaan addressing the SAFA congress

Danny Jordaan retains SAFA presidency in comfortable win over Zungu

Danny Jordaan has been re-elected SAFA president for a fourth term following an emphatic victory over Sandile Zungu at an elective congress in Midrand on…
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Relebohile Mofokeng celebrating with his Royale Union Siant-Gilloise teammates

Bartlett on how UEFA experience could be career-changing for Mofokeng, Maseko and others 

Bafana Bafana legend Shaun Bartlett has explained how South African footballers like Relebohile Mofokeng, Thapelo Maseko and Aden McCarthy could be facing…
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Kaizer Chiefs winger Asanda Velebayi at training

Kaizer Chiefs winger Asanele Velebayi outlines his season goals

Kaizer Chiefs winger Asanele Velebayi has revealed his main objectives for the current season as he aims to make a far greater impact at Naturena following…
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Orlando Pirates players warming up before a Betway Premiership match against Kruger United

Orlando Pirates’ squad depth in focus as ‘Tso’ Vilakazi explains need for bigger group

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Benedict 'Tso' Vilakazi has urged Buccaneers head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou to build a bigger squad to cope with the demands…
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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou conducting a training session

Ouaddou outlines plan to shake up Orlando Pirates XI against La Cure Waves

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says he will ring in major changes against La Cure Waves SC as he seeks alternatives to break the stubborn Mauritians…
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