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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

Siyabonga Ngezana in action for FCSB

Booth picks three Ngezana Bafana alternatives for World Cup

Former Bafana Bafana defender Mathew Booth has made suggestions for Siyabonga Ngezana’s replacements as the Romania-based star’s prospects of making the 2026…
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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu challenges Mamelodi Sundowms defender Keanu Cupido

Are Chiefs gaining notoriety for aggressive tactics? Cardoso addresses issue

The perceived brutality of Kaizer Chiefs in their recent high-profile encounters continues to draw widespread condemnation, with Mamelodi Sundowns head coach…
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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Keanu Cupido warming up

Cardoso on Cupido injury, insists ‘Chiefs should have finished with nine men’

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has claimed Kaizer Chiefs were lucky not to have seen two red cards following a brutal 1-1 draw that saw defender…
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Mamelodi Sundiowns captain Themba Zwane challenging for posession against Kaizer Chiefs' Mduduzi Shabalala

Chiefs hand Pirates PSL title race favour after frustrating 10-man Sundowns

Kaizer Chiefs threw the Betway Premiership title race into a potential photo finish after frustrating 10-man Mamelodi Sundowns to drop two crucial points in…
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Oswin Appollis in action for Orlando Pirates

Pirates boss reacts as Appollis dominates PSL monthly accolades

Orlando Pirates boss Abdeslam Ouaddou has delivered a glowing verdict on Oswin Appollis, labelling him a “fantastic player” after the star winger scooped two…
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Tashreeq Matthews celebrating after scoring for Mamelodi Sundowns

Vilakazi lifts lid on Moriri’s hand in Matthews’ Sundowns impact 

Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sibusiso Vilakazi has shed light on club legend Surprise Moriri’s influence on Tashreeq Matthews’ game. Matthews is,…
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Iqraam Rayners, Grant Kekana, Jayden Adams and Teboho Mokoena celebrating a Mamelodi Sundowns goal

Why Sundowns’ Kekana is not reading into Chiefs’ Siwelele setback

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Grant Kekana says they will not let Kaizer Chiefs’ defeat by Siwelele FC mislead them when they host the Soweto giants in a Betway…
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Arthur Zwane in charge of AmaZulu FC

Ex-Pirates midfielder tips Arthur Zwane for sensational Chiefs comeback

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Lebohang Mokoena has endorsed Arthur Zwane to bounce back as Kaizer Chiefs coach in what would be a stunning move. …
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Bernard Parker on the TS Galaxy bench

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Parker shares verdict on his coaching journey

TS Galaxy coach Bernard Parker has offered an honest take on his progress in his new career on the touchline, while outlining key lessons picked up so far.…
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Ernst Middendorp during his time as Durban City technical director

Ex-Chiefs coach Middendorp responds to Asante Kotoko rumours

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Cape Town Spurs head coach Ernst Middendorp has reacted to reports linking him with a return to Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko. The…
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Mothobi Mvala going through his paces at the Mamelodi Sundowns training session

Sundowns’ Cardoso explains why they are not rushing back Mvala

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has explained why they are not in a hurry to have defender Mothobi Mvala return to the pitch after a lengthy period on…
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Jean Lwamba of Durban City tussling for posession against TS Galaxy's Mpho Mvelase

Durban City fight back against TS Galaxy to clinch Nedbank Cup 

Durban City FC made history as they were crowned 2025/26 Nedbank Cup champions after edging TS Galaxy 2-1 at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on…
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