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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

Relebohile Mofokeng and Orlando Pirates players warming up before facing Durban City

Nomvethe issues stern warning to Pirates over PSL title decider 

Former Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs striker Siyabonga Nomvethe has cautioned the Buccaneers against employing the tactics they used in last weekend's…
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Relebohile Mofokeng celebrates his goal for Orlando Pirates as Abdeslam Ouaddou and Sipho Mbule join in

‘Orbit are weaker, but not easy for Pirates’: Motale assesses Bucs’ PSL title chances

Former Orlando Pirates captain Edward 'Magents' Motale has urged the Buccaneers not to abandon the tactics they used against Durban City FC last weekend as…
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Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Willard Katsande issuing instructions to his Grand Legacy FC players

Willard Katsande makes Kaizer Chiefs coaching declaration

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Willard Katsande has made a big admission regarding his coaching aspirations, confirming that his ultimate goal is to return…
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Bafana Bafana players celebrating against Panama

Bafana take World Cup warm-up match against Nicaragua to Soweto

The stage is set for Bafana Bafana's final World Cup rehearsal. SAFA has confirmed that Orlando Amstel Stadium will host South Africa's 2026 FIFA World Cup…
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Abdoulaye Mariko at an Orlando Pirates training session

Abdeslam Ouaddou assesses Mariko’s progress at Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has shared his thoughts on central midfielder Abdoulaye Mariko’s debut season in the Betway Premiership. The…
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Brandon Petersen in action for Kaizer Chiefs against AmaZulu FC

Chiefs coach presents Petersen’s Bafana World Cup case: ‘He deserves it’

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has joined in the debate about Bafana Bafana’s goalkeeper selection for the 2026 FIFA World Cup while presenting his case…
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Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze conducting a Kaizer Chiefs training session

Kaze sums up Chiefs’ season, hints at Amakhosi future with Ben Youssef

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has delivered a definitive verdict on the club's 2025/26 campaign as he and technical partner Khalil Ben Youssef wrap up…
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Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha dribbling the ball against Durban City

Ouaddou reacts as ‘stressed’ Pirates fire blanks to take PSL title race to the wire

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says some of his players had “stress in the head” as the Buccaneers let slip the chance to seal the 2025/26 Betway…
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Orlando Pirates wideman Kamogelo Sebelebele challenges Durban City midfielder Joslin Kamatuka

Pirates frustrated by Durban City to delay PSL crowning moment

Orlando Pirates endured a difficult Saturday afternoon in front of their own fans at Orlando Amstel Arena when Durban City FC held them to a 0-0 draw to…
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Mamelodi Sundowns defenders Mothobi Mvala, Grant Kekana, Keanu Cupido, Kegan Johannes and Aubrey Modiba

‘Nothing to worry about’: Daniels calm over Sundowns’ shambolic defending 

Former Mamelodi Sundowns centre-back Clayton Daniels has weighed in on the chaotic defending that has exposed Masandawana ahead of their high-stakes CAF…
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Pitso Mosimane during his visit at the Kaizer Chiefs Village

‘I’m part of Chiefs family’: Mosimane fuels Amakhosi speculation with teaser 

Kaizer Chiefs-linked Pitso Mosimane has opened up on his connection with the Soweto giants in remarks that fuel transfer rumours between him and the club.…
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Grant Kekana and Teboho Mokoena during a Mamelodi Sundowns pitch walkabout

Nuno Santos on Sundowns’ defensive woes ahead of CAFCL final

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Nuno Santos has weighed in on their recent glaring defensive frailties as they prepare for the CAF Champions League final…
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