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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

Fernando da Cruz conducting a Kaizer Chiefs training session in Spain

Fernando Da Cruz takes stock of Kaizer Chiefs’ Spain pre-season camp

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando da Cruz has given a review of the pre-season camp they had in Spain, where they played three friendly matches. The Soweto…
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Miguel Reisinho controls the ball at training with Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns part ways with Miguel Reisinho, eye Argentine replacement

Mamelodi Sundowns have agreed to part ways with Portuguese midfielder Miguel Reisinho after just one season at Chloorkop, FARPost understands, with the club…
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Robyn Moodaly-Salagado during a Banyana Banyana training session

Ellis on how cyberbullying kept Robyn Moodaly-Salagado out of Banyana Banyana

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has come out to reveal that midfielder Robyn Moodaly-Salgado was a victim of cyberbullying as she battled with…
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Olwethu Makhanya warming up for Bafana Bafana

Philadelphia Union coach speaks on Olwethu Makhanya’s no-show after World Cup amid transfer push

Philadelphia Union coach Ryan Richter has broken his silence on Bafana Bafana defender Olwethu Makhanya’s absence as the player pushes for a move to Europe.…
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Fernando da Cruz conducting a Kaizer Chiefs training session in Spain

Ndlovu unpacks how Da Cruz philosophy check awaits Kaizer Chiefs in Toyota Cup

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu has explained how the Toyota Cup clash with Zimbabwean moneybags Scottland FC on Sunday will help gauge their…
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Ime Okon in action for Bafana Bafana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Bafana Bafana defender Ime Okon reflects on key World Cup takeaways

Bafana Bafana centre-back Ime Okon has opened up on the biggest gains from the 2026 FIFA World Cup that he intends to take to his Bundesliga 2 club Hannover…
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Mahlatse 'Skudu' Makudubela being unveiled at US Monastir

Skudu Makudubela takes new career path, joins Folz at Tunisian side US Monastir

Former Orlando Pirates and Yanga SC midfielder Mahlatse ‘Skudu’ Makudubela has joined Tunisian outfit US Monastir FC’s technical team as a video and…
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Bafana Bafana star Shandre Campbell being unveiled by KV Kortrijk

‘That’s why I’m here’: Shandre Campbell declares after completing Kortrijk transfer from Club Brugge

Bafana Bafana winger Shandre Campbell is embracing a new challenge at Belgian Jupiler Pro League returnees KV Kortrijk, explaining the move from Club Brugge…
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Orlando Pirates winger Daniel Msendami being challenged by a Cadiz CF player

‘We are cruising nicely’: Ouaddou issues Orlando Pirates’ pre-season progress report

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has delivered his verdict on his side's pre-season progress following their opening two friendly matches in…
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Kaizer Chiefs players during the friendly match against Rangers FC

‘Kaizer Chiefs lack leadership and an X-factor player’: Niemach pinpoints shortcomings

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Kenny Niemach has identified a leadership void and the lack of a game-changer as the two missing elements in the current…
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Bohlale Ngwato in action for Orlando Pirates against Cordoba CF

Tso Vilakazi issues verdict on Abdeslam Ouaddou’s new Orlando Pirates signings

Former Orlando Pirates attacking midfielder Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi has assessed players signed by the Buccaneers ahead of the 2026/27 season, saying he is…
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Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Lyle Lakay in action for Hope FC

Ex-Mamelodi Sundowns star Lyle Lakay resurfaces at Hope FC after Siwelele exit

Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Lyle Lakay has been spotted at newly-promoted Motsepe Foundation Championship side Hope FC after leaving Siwelele FC. The…
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