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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 saluting fans

How last season’s ‘pain of not lifting the trophy’ pushes Morena and Sundowns in CAFCL final

Mamelodi Sundowns utility star Thapelo Morena has revisited last season’s CAF Champions League near-miss as he seeks inspiration for his side to get it right…
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Evidence Makgopa in action for Bafana Bafana against Panama

Mashego explains why Makgopa remains Broos’ ideal target man

Former Orlando Pirates striker Katlego ‘Mahoota’ Mashego has explained why Evidence Makgopa remains Hugo Broos’ ideal target man, insisting there should be…
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Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef conducting a Kaizer Chiefs training session

Ben Youssef plays cards close to chest regarding Chiefs future

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has addressed what the future holds for him, together with Cedric Kaze, at Naturena after guiding Amakhosi to a CAF…
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TS Galaxy interim coach Bernard Parker arriving for a match

Why seasoned PSL coach is backing struggling TS Galaxy’s Parker 

Veteran coach Dan Malesela has thrown his weight behind Bernard Parker while explaining why the former Kaizer Chiefs striker deserves patience in his budding…
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Mamelodi Sundowns striker Brayan Leon celebrating together with Nuno Santos and Aubrey Modiba

Onyango’s Chiefs memories fuel Sundowns’ PSL title battle against Pirates

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango has revisited their 2019/20 season feat as he looks for inspiration for the Betway Premiership title run-in…
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Ronwen Williams, Kennedy Mweene, Denis Onyango at Mamelodi Sundowns training

Why Sundowns should not worry about replacing ageing goalkeepers

Former Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Calvin Marlin has allayed fears that the Brazilians could face a goalkeeping crisis due to their ageing men between the…
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Badana Bafana coach Hugo Broos addresses the media

Door still open for Broos to continue with Bafana after World Cup

The South African Football Association [SAFA] is not shutting the door on Hugo Broos to continue as Bafana Bafana coach after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The…
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino & SAFA president Danny Jordaan discussing

SAFA address purging allegations amid Danny Jordaan’s fourth term bid

The SA Football Association [SAFA] NEC member Andile Ngconjana has responded to allegations that there is systematic targeting of members who are opposed to…
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Cassius Mailula in action for KV Kortrijk

Kortrijk confirm decision on ex-Mamelodi Sundowns star Mailula

Recently-promoted Belgian Pro League side KV Kortrijk have announced the transfer decisions they have made on South African international striker Cassius…
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Brayan Leon celebrates his goal with Mamelodi Sundowns teammate Aubrey Modiba

Leon, Lungu grab hat-tricks as Sundowns dismiss Siwelele to maintain edge over Pirates

Brayan Leon and Gamphani Lungu scored three times on opposite ends each as Mamelodi Sundowns placed one hand on the Betway Premiership title with a 7-4…
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Yandisa Mfolozi of Siwelele FC tries to stop Mamelodi Sundowns Iqraam Rayners

Lunga on how Sundowns will approach Chiefs-slayers Siwelele

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Divine Lunga says they are not under pressure after dropping points against Kaizer Chiefs during Wednesday’s Betway Premiership…
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Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze conducting a Kaizer Chiefs training session

Vote of confidence for Kaze & Ben Youssef from ex-Chiefs coach 

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Muhsin Ertugral has explained why it would be key to extend co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef's mandate at Naturena…
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