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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

Orlando Pirates-bound Dublin Boon warming up for Stellenbosch FC

Pirates set to complete deal for New Zealand goalkeeper Boon

Orlando Pirates are closing in on sealing the signing of Stellenbosch FC duo of goalkeeper Dublin Boon and winger Faiz Abrahams in a swap deal that could see…
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Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Zhaimu 'Jimmy' Jambo

Why Jimmy Jambo backs Scottland as key test for Chiefs ahead of new season

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Zhaimu 'Jimmy' Jambo has hailed Zimbabwean PSL champions Scottland FC as ideal opponents for Amakhosi in the 2026 Toyota Cup.…
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Themba Zwane lifts the CAF Champions League celebrating alongside Ronwen Williams and other Mamelodi Sundowns players

How Sundowns prepared Williams, Zwane, Adams for the World Cup

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, captain Themba Zwane and midfielder Jayden Adams have opened up about how playing in the FIFA Club World Cup…
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Former Orlando Pirates winger Gilberto being unveiled by Wiliete SC

Pirates discard Gilberto joins Champions League side Wiliete SC

Former Petro de Luanda winger Gilberto has officially joined Angolan Girabola outfit Wiliete SC. The move comes on the heels of his departure from Orlando…
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Karim Kumvuidi in action at an Orlando Pirates training session

Karim Kimvuidi joins new club after Orlando Pirates exit

Karim Kimvuidi has signed for Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Petah Tikva FC a few days after Orlando Pirates confirmed his departure. The Congolese…
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Veteran right-back Gregory Damons at Highbury FC

Highbury FC sign Gregory Damons and Stellenbosch duo Bailey, Marang

Highbury FC are striking a fine balance between seasoned experience and youthful exuberance, welcoming veteran right-back Gregory Damons to the club…
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2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony

SAFA join 12 FAs in condemning UEFA boss Ceferin over World Cup remarks 

SAFA have joined forces with 12 other football associations to slam UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin for what they perceive as remarks that undermine some…
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Bafana Bafana players lining up before playing Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Ertugral takes on Bafana coach Broos over Appollis, Mofokeng decisions

Former Kaizer Chiefs head coach Muhsin Ertugral has scrutinised Hugo Broos's team selection and tactics for Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener…
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Magesi FC vs Milford FC players in action

Magesi relegated from Betway Premiership, Milford promoted

Milford FC secured promotion to the Betway Premiership on Saturday after frustrating Magesi FC to a 1-1 draw in the PSL Promotional/Relegation playoffs and…
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Bafana Bafana line up before facing Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Broos flags Bafana Bafana concern ahead of Czech World Cup test

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has identified their attack as the biggest issue to fix ahead of their second 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match against the…
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Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze conducting a Kaizer Chiefs training session

Akpeyi weighs in on Kaizer Chiefs releasing Kaze and Ben Youssef

Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has weighed in on Amakhosi's decision to part ways with co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, who are…
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Relebohile Mofokeng, Iqraam Rayners, Aubrey Modiba and Themba Zwane at a Bafana Bafana training session

Arendse assesses Broos’ Zwane-Mofokeng Bafana playmaker dilemma

Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Wayne Arendse has dived into the contentious Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos' playmaker choice, giving insight on Relebohile…
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