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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

Bafana Bafana line up against Panama

Warning bells for Bafana as Mexico striker overshadows Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia

Bafana Bafana have been placed on high alert as Mexico striker Julian Quinones is running riot in the Saudi Pro League, threatening to pip Cristiano Ronaldo…
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Yusuf Maart in action for SV Ried

Maart details departure for Austria amid Chiefs’ reluctance

Yusuf Maart has reflected on dumping Kaizer Chiefs to sign for Austrian Bundesliga side SV Ried before the start of the current season. The Cape Town-born…
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Siwelele FC midfielder Tebogo Potsane and Kaizer Chiefs' Thabo Cele tussle for aerial possession

Kaze makes admission after Chiefs’ setback ahead of Sundowns clash

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach has interrogated his side’s mindset following Wednesday’s 2-0 Betway Premiership defeat by Siwelele FC and made a frank admission…
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Thabiso Monyane during Kaizer Chiefs' warm-up

Monyane explains Chiefs’ approach to Siwelele tie amid unbeaten run

Kaizer Chiefs defender Thabiso Monyane insists they are not “getting carried away” by their unbeaten run as they prepare to tackle Siwelele FC in a Betway…
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Lebohang Maboe controls the ball in action for Kaizer Chiefs

Maboe and four other Chiefs players at risk of missing Sundowns tie

Lebohang Maboe headlines a list of five Kaizer Chiefs players walking on a suspension tightrope ahead of facing Mamelodi Sundowns in a match that could be…
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Mario Marinica and Kaitano Tembo taking charge of a Zimbabwe training session

Kaitano Tembo appointed Zimbabwe coach as Marinica resigns

Mario Marinica has stepped down from his role as Zimbabwe head coach just five months into his tenure, with Kaitano Tembo now thrust into the hot seat as his…
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Brayan Leon, Mamelodi Sundowns striker

Cardoso reveals why Sundowns striker Leon missed Richards Bay tie

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has disclosed why striker Brayan Leon was absent when the Brazilians were held to a 0-0 draw by Richards Bay FC in a…
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Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen in action in the Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates

Chiefs goalkeeper Petersen addresses Bafana question, fires at critics

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper has opened up on his Bafana Bafana 2026 FIFA World Cup ambitions following Sunday’s statement outing in the Soweto Derby against…
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Orlando Pirates players Kamogelo Sebelebele, Oswin Appollis and Patrick Mswanganyi close in on Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu

Pirates snatch Soweto Derby point from Chiefs but drop pace in title race

Kamogelo Sebelebele salvaged a Soweto Derby point for Orlando Pirates, but the Buccaneers lost ground in the Betway Premiership title race following a 1-1…
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Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrating Brayan Leon's goal 5

No excuses for Sundowns in PSL title race & CAFCL: Feutmba

Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Roger Feutmba has acknowledged the Brazilians are facing a difficult situation with a crammed fixture schedule, but says…
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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Lebohang Maboe controls the ball while Nkosingiphile Ngcobo backs him up

Bafana legend backs ‘kingmakers’ Chiefs to tilt PSL title balance

Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Brian Baloyi believes Kaizer Chiefs hold decisive sway in the Betway Premiership campaign, highlighting their role in the…
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Kaizer Chiefs players gather for a pre-match ritual

Baloyi picks two Chiefs players who could hurt Pirates in Soweto Derby

Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brian Baloyi has assessed the Amakhosi squad and identified two players he believes could inspire their side to victory over…
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