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Michael Madyira

Senior Journalist
FBC Sports Reporter of the Year (Njama Awards - Zimbabwe) - 2013 | Soccer journalism, African Football, PSL (Premier Soccer League), CAF Champions League, Tactical Analysis, Transfer Market, ICC Cricket Awards | English
Michael Madyira is a Senior Journalist at FARPost, covering the Betway Premiership, African football and tactical analysis, with a focus on Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. He has more than a decade of experience in sports journalism. Before joining FARPost, he wrote for Goal.com, covering the Premier Soccer League (PSL), CAF inter-club competitions and major international tournaments. In 2013, while a sports reporter at The Standard in Zimbabwe, he won the FBC Sports Reporter of the Year award at the National Journalistic and Media Awards (Njama), as reported by the Zimbabwe Standard. He was later a voting panelist for the 2013/14 International Cricket Council (ICC) Awards.

Michael Madyira

Relebohile Mofokeng celebrating after scoring for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise against FC Viktoria Plzen

How ex-Pirates coach O’Loughlin has been key for Relebohile Mofokeng in Belgium

Former Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says the presence of ex-Orlando Pirates assistant coach Chris O'Loughlin at Royale Union Saint-Gilloise has been…
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Siyabonga Ngezana at training with FCSB

Boost for Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane as Siyabonga Ngezana returns to FCSB training 

Bafana Bafana defender Siyabonga Ngezana is back at training with his Romanian club FCSB following a long injury layoff, in what could be a boost for South…
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Fernando da Cruz at a Kaizer Chiefs training session

Kaizer Chiefs name Confederation Cup travelling squad as Da Cruz flags injuries

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz has shared a concerning injury update, saying their situation has not improved, as he also named the travelling squad…
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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou issuing instructions to Oswin Appollis

Soweto Derby blow? Abdeslam Ouaddou issues update on Appollis and Sebelebele

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained why he substituted Oswin Appollis early in the second half against TS Galaxy on Tuesday, while also…
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Simpiwe Masilela in action for Orlando Pirates

‘Exactly what I’m expecting’: Orlando Pirates coach Ouaddou hails Masilela

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has heaped praise on Simphiwe Masilela, saying the attacking midfielder is giving him what he expected from a…
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Orlando Pirates midfielder Thapelo Mokobodi under the challenge of TS Galaxy forward Sedwyn George

How Orlando Pirates buried MTN8 heartbreak to beat TS Galaxy

Orlando Pirates dusted themselves off after last weekend’s MTN8 final disappointment to beat TS Galaxy 3-0 in a Betway Premiership match at Orlando Amstel…
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Kaizer Chiefs players at training

Why extended FIFA break was a blessing for Kaizer Chiefs: Niemach

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Kenny Niemach believes the prolonged FIFA international break may have given Amakhosi time to address their frailties and fight…
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Ronnie Gabriel taking charge of Betway Premiership side Richards Bay's training session

‘It’s ridiculous’: Pirates legend Gavin Lane on PSL coaches losing jobs

Former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana defender Gavin 'Stability Unit' Lane has described the rate at which Betway Premiership clubs are changing coaches…
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Orlando Pirates defender Lebone Seema dribbles past Mamelodi Sundowns' Teboho Mokoena

Ouaddou explains what makes Pirates’ Seema a complete defender

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained how defender Lebone Seema has become a key player for the Buccaneers. Addressing journalists at the…
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Brandon Petersen kicks the ball during a Kaizer Chiefs training session

Kaizer Chiefs provide Petersen, Maboe, Phili, Ndlovu injury update

Kaizer Chiefs have received a timely fitness boost as captain Brandon Petersen steps up his recovery, returning to individual training ahead of their crucial…
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Reyaad Pieterse in action for Mamelodi Sundowns

MTN8 final: Pieterse flags possible Bafana fatigue on Pirates & Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Reyaad Pieterse has noted the threat of fatigue among players returning from Bafana Bafana duty ahead of Saturday’s MTN8 final…
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Orlando Pirates players celebrating

Niemach reveals what separates Pirates & Sundowns in MTN8 final

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Kenny Niemach has outlined what could be the key difference to win the game in Saturday’s MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and…
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