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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

Cassius Mailula celebrates after scoring for Mamelodi Sundowns

Why Lebohang Mokoena predicts Cassius Mailula revival after Europe struggles

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Lebohang Mokoena has dismissed concerns that Cassius Mailula struggled in Europe and tips the player to rediscover his…
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Ex-Orlando Pirates midfielder Selaelo Rasebotja, Shadrack Kobedi, Thabiso Sesane, Wandile Mthombeni & Njabulo Ngcobo being unveiled by Siwelele FC

Ex-Orlando Pirates stars Rasebotja and Sesane headline Siwelele FC transfers as club unveils 14 signings

Former Orlando Pirates stars Selaelo Rasebotja and Thabiso Sesane, as well as ex-Kaizer Chiefs defender Njabulo Ngcobo are part of 14 players announced as…
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Orlando Pirates striker Yanela Mbuthuma tries to control the ball against Milford FC

Orlando Pirates open title defence with 2-0 win over Milford FC

Orlando Pirates’ Betway Premiership title defence began on a positive note following a 2-0 victory over league newboys Milford FC at a packed Orlando Amstel…
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Fernando da Cruz at training with Kaizer Chiefs

Can Kaizer Chiefs forwards hit double figures? Fernando da Cruz delivers his verdict

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando da Cruz has spoken out on his strikers' ongoing battle to hit double figures, addressing the club's frontline concerns…
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Melusi Buthelezi dives for the ball during an Orlando Pirates training session

Ouaddou discusses Orlando Pirates’ goalkeeper search after Buthelezi exit

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says they are in the market for “one or two more goalkeepers” following the departure of Melusi Buthelezi, who…
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Adolf Mtasingwa Bitegeko with his new Kaizer Chiefs teammates

Siphiwe ‘Shabba’ Tshabalala makes transfer plea to Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs legend Siphiwe ‘Shabba’ Tshabalala has issued a clear transfer plea to the club’s hierarchy, urging them to bolster the squad ahead of the new…
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Kutlwano Letlhaku and Mamelodi Sundowns celebrating winning the CAF Champions League

Kekana explains how Champions League triumph could spark a new era for Mamelodi Sundowns

Former Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana believes conquering the CAF Champions League has cleared the hurdle that mattered most, paving the way to…
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Relebohile Mofokeng at training with Orlando Pirates

How Abdeslam Ouaddou plans to fill Relebohile Mofokeng void at Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says the club has been experimenting with various midfield combinations in an effort to seamlessly transition…
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Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi walking

Sibisi lowers expectations on Orlando Pirates signings: ‘They are not Rele, Mbokazi, Mohau’

Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi has played down expectations on the club’s new arrivals, even as the Buccaneers target a strong push in both the…
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Orlando Pirates players before training

Seven key observations from Orlando Pirates training ahead of PSL season opener

Orlando Pirates are back in Johannesburg from a pre-season training camp in Spain, and they are preparing to kick off their Betway Premiership title defence…
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Kaizer Chiefs defender Dillan Solomons in an areal challenge with a Rangers FC player as Thabo Moloisane, Flavio da Silva and Reeve Frosler back up during a pre-season friendly match in Spain

Tovey highlights European pre-season edge for Chiefs, Pirates and Sundowns

Former Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey has explained how pre-season training camps in Europe raise the bar for Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi…
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Peter Shalulile in action for Mamelodi Sundowns

Shalulile reunites with Mngqithi at Young Africans after Mamelodi Sundowns exit

Peter Shalulile has joined Tanzanian giants Young Africans SC, setting up another stint to work under Manqoba Mngqithi after the Namibian striker left…
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