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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

Dillon Sheppard conducting a training session with the Kaizer Chiefs DDC side

Kaizer Motaung Jr explains the impact of Dillon Sheppard’s advanced qualifications

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Dillon Sheppard has opened up on securing new coaching credentials, with the club's sporting director, Kaizer Motaung Jr,…
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Bafana Bafana players celebrate Thapelo Maseko's goal against South Korea

Bafana Bafana edge South Korea to book historic World Cup Last 32 spot

On a historic night for South African football, Bafana Bafana advanced to the FIFA World Cup knockout stages for the very first time, securing their spot…
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Hwang In-beom celebrating his goal for South Korea against the Czech Republic

Broos assesses South Korea danger ahead of Bafana’s do-or-die World Cup clash

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has assessed the danger South Korea poses to his team ahead of the two teams’ final 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match at…
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Miguel Timm at a Cape Town City FC training session

Cape Town City release ex-Pirates, Chiefs & Sundowns stars Timm, Ngcobo, Ngobeni

Cape Town City FC will not be retaining the experienced trio of Miguel Timm, Njabulo Ngcobo and Sifiso Ngobeni for the 2026/27 season, FARPost has learnt.…
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Facundo Tello refereeing a match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Referee who dished out 10 red cards in one match to handle Bafana-Korea tie

Facundo Tello, the no-nonsense Argentine referee who once sent off 10 players in one match, has been assigned the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A showdown…
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Jaedin Rhodes in action for Cape Town City

Why Cape Town City star Rhodes opted for SV Ried transfer over Sundowns

Cape Town City FC midfielder Jaedin Rhodes has reportedly chosen SV Ried over Mamelodi Sundowns as he edges closer to completing a move to the Austrian…
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Bennet Mokoena celebrating after scoring for Mamelodi Sundowns

Sundowns teenage sensation Mokoena sets himself target after breakthrough season under Cardoso

Mamelodi Sundowns striker Bennet Mokoena has opened up on his ambitions after an explosive season with the DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] side, as well as…
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Themba Zwane during Bafana Bafana 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Mexico

SAFA issue Zwane suspension update as Bafana prepare for must-win Korea tie

SAFA have issued an update that Themba Zwane is still suspended for Bafana Bafana’s final 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match against South Korea at Estadio…
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Teboho Mokoena celebrating his goal for Bafana Bafana against the Czech Republic

Why Broos exonerates emotional Teboho Mokoena after ‘stupid’ World Cup suspension

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has defended midfield talisman Teboho Mokoena following his costly 2026 FIFA World Cup suspension, despite simultaneously…
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Bafana Bafana midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng signing the South Africa national anthem

Broos raves about Mofokeng making Bafana ‘more dangerous’ after tactical masterclass against Czechia

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has pointed to his halftime tactical tweak of bringing in Relebohile Mofokeng for Jayden Adams as key in South Africa fighting…
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Bafana Bafana winger Oswin Appollis challenging Czech Republic midfielder Vladimir Darida during a 2026 FIFA World Cup match

Bafana frustrate Czechia to keep World Cup hopes alive

Bafana Bafana kept alive their hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout rounds after a late comeback secured a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic…
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Former Mamelodi Sundwns Head of Physical Performance Mathias Zangenberg being unveiled by Brondby IF

Cardoso’s ex-backroom staffer Zangenberg joins Brondby after dumping Sundowns

Former Mamelodi Sundowns Head of Physical Performance, Mathias Zangenberg, has resurfaced at Danish Superliga side Brondby IF, after recently leaving the…
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