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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

Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrating a goal

Sundowns to face Hertha Berlin, RB Salzburg and Benzema’s Al Hilal in Austria tour

Mamelodi Sundowns return to Austria for a pre-season camp ahead of the 2026/27 season, and three friendly matches against Hertha Berlin, RB Salzburg and…
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Kaizer Chiefs defender Bradley Cross at training with Bafana Bafana

Why Bradley Cross’ ‘zero-minute’ World Cup trip is a massive win for Kaizer Chiefs

To the casual observer, a major tournament spent entirely on the bench might look like a missed opportunity. However, Cedric Kaze believes Bradley Cross’…
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Ilyes Mzoughi during his time at Kaizer Chiefs

Ex-Chiefs goalkeeper coach Mzoughi responds to explicit video controversy

Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper coach Ilyes Mzoughi has firmly denied allegations regarding an explicit video that has cost him his job at Moroccan giants…
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Hugo Broos celebrating with his players after Bafana Bafana beat South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Hugo Broos speaks out on what stands as his biggest Bafana Bafana legacy

Reflecting on an unforgettable five-year tenure at the helm of Bafana Bafana, head coach Hugo Broos has named what he considers to be his biggest achievement…
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Thapelo Maseko celebrating in the dressing room after Bafana Bafana beat South Korea

Williams highlights how Cyprus move reinvented Maseko into Bafana’s World Cup ‘weapon’

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has admitted that Thapelo Maseko “was not in a good space” at Mamelodi Sundowns, while explaining how moving to Cyprus…
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Relebohile Mofokeng in action for Bafana Bafana at the 2026 FIFA Word Cup

Pitso Mosimane explains why Belgium transfer is perfect for Relebohile Mofokeng

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has explained why he believes Relebohile Mofokeng made the right decision by moving to Royale Union…
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Kaizer Chiefs players walking at FNB Stadium

Kaizer Chiefs book La Liga, Saudi Pro League friendly matches in Spain

Kaizer Chiefs are set to test their mettle against international opposition in July, with the Soweto giants scheduled to face Spanish La Liga side Elche CF…
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Bandile Shandu in action for Orlando Pirates

Ex-Chiefs coach Ben Youssef turns to Pirates reject Shandu

Former Orlando Pirates defender Bandile Shandu has been confirmed as a new player at Durban City FC after being released by the Soweto giants. As first…
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Relebohile Mofokeng being unveiled by Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

Pirates lift lid on Mofokeng’s year-long ‘secret’ before Belgium transfer

Orlando Pirates have disclosed what they say is a year-long secret about Relebohile Mofokeng, who recently joined Belgian Jupiler Pro League side Royale…
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Mfundo Vilakazi and Relebohile Mofokeng after disembarking from a bus to play in the Carling Black Label Cup

‘My heart is full’: Chiefs star Vilakazi reacts to Rele Mofokeng’s Belgium move

Putting their Soweto rivalry aside, Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Mfundo Vilakazi has sent a message to his friend Relebohile Mofokeng following the highly-rated…
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Peter Shalulile in action for Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns announce Peter Shalulile’s departure

Mamelodi Sundowns have officially brought down the curtain on a historic era after confirming that talismanic Namibian international striker Peter Shalulile…
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Happy Mashiane at a Kaizer Chiefs training session

Mashiane emotional as he bids Kaizer Chiefs farewell after 12 years

Versatile star Happy Mashiane has delivered an emotional farewell message to Kaizer Chiefs following his exit from the Soweto giants. The 28-year-old…
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