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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

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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Sebastian Pedersen smiling during his time at Sogndal FC

‘A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’: Pedersen bold on why he joined Orlando Pirates

Newly-signed Orlando Pirates striker Sebastian Pedersen has admitted that he first hesitated about joining the Buccaneers, but the transfer to the Soweto…
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Fernando da Cruz and his Kaizer Chiefs fitness coach Julien le Heran address the media

Why Da Cruz is unconvinced by Kaizer Chiefs’ Betway Premiership title credentials

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando da Cruz has explained why he is not yet ready to back his side as serious Betway Premiership title and CAF Confederation…
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Evidence Makgopa, Tshepang Moremi and Patrick Maswanganyi at an Orlando Pirates training session

Why Katlego Mashego isn’t losing sleep over Orlando Pirates’ striker situation

Former Orlando Pirates marksman Katlego Mashego acknowledges that the Buccaneers' front line failed to deliver prolific numbers last term, but insists there…
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Kaizer Chiefs defender Inacio Miguel in an aerial challenge against Rangers FC while supported Given Msimango and Paseka Mako

Miguel reveals the hidden test behind Kaizer Chiefs’ gruelling pre-season camp

Kaizer Chiefs vice-captain Inacio Miguel says their pre-season training camp in Spain has placed them in a strong position ahead of the 2026/27 season as he…
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Kaizer Chiefs football manager Bobby Motaung addressing the media at Royal Bafokeng Stadium

Bobby Motaung explains Kaizer Chiefs’ ‘love relationship’ with Zimbabwean players  

Kaizer Chiefs football manager Bobby Motaung has opened up on the Soweto giants’ relationship with footballers from the neighbouring country, Zimbabwe.  Over…
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Khama Billiat talking to FARPost ahead of Scottland FC facing Kaizer Chiefs in the Toyota Cup

‘Mixed emotions, crazy to face Kaizer Chiefs’: Khama Billiat on Toyota Cup date

Scottland FC forward Khama Billiat has described facing his former club Kaizer Chiefs in the Toyota Cup as “crazy,” but says his experience will do the…
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Kaizer Chiefs players training ahead of the Toyota Cup vs Scottland FC

Kaizer Chiefs pre-season update: 5 key observations from Royal Bafokeng Stadium

Kaizer Chiefs took to the Royal Bafokeng Stadium pitch for their final pre-match session on Saturday afternoon, where FARPost picked up five key takeaways…
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Christian Derbyshire jogs alongside Tapelo Xoki and Abdeslam Ouaddou

Maswanganyi throws spotlight on Orlando Pirates youngsters 

Orlando Pirates midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi has rallied fans around the club’s rising stars as he boldly declares intentions for a trophy sweep in the…
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Scottland FC striker Knowledge Musona addressing the media at the Kaizer Chiefs Village

Musona lifts lid on defying time as he eyes Kaizer Chiefs’ scalp in Toyota Cup

Scottland FC striker Knowledge Musona has shared the key to his longevity in football amid expectations on him to put Kaizer Chiefs defenders to a stern test…
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CAF president Patrice Motsepe addressing a press conference

Patrice Motsepe speaks out: Six major announcements from the CAF media briefing

CAF president Patrice Motsepe addressed the media in Johannesburg on Wednesday, touching on various key issues about African football. The former Mamelodi…
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