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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

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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Kaizer Chiefs defender Zitha Kwinika tracks Relebohile Mofokeng of Orlando Pirates

Xoki talks up Pirates’ firepower, cautions Chiefs of another Soweto Derby routing 

Orlando Pirates defender Tapelo Xoki says he was not surprised that they outclassed Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 in the first Soweto Derby of the season, adding that…
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Inacio Miguel celebrating a Kaizer Chiefs goal with Flavio da Silva

Baloyi insists Chiefs’ form is ‘a double-edged sword’ going into Soweto Derby

Legendary South African goalkeeper Brian Baloyi insists Kaizer Chiefs’ current form is difficult to interpret ahead of Sunday's Soweto Derby clash with…
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Abdeslam Ouaddou entering the Orlando Pirates dressing room

Ouaddou on why he won’t alter Pirates’ strategy in PSL title race home stretch

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained why he will not be forced to tinker with the team's approach to the remaining Betway Premiership games…
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Oswin Appollis, Relebohile Mofokeng and Yanela Mbuthuma celebrating a goal for Orlando Pirates

Ncikazi flags ‘one danger’ Pirates should avoid in PSL title race 

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi is refusing to regard some of their remaining Betway Premiership fixtures, as well as those of Mamelodi…
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Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrating Iqraam Rayners' goal

‘Monster and dog mentality’: Aubaas on what Sundowns need in CAFCL final push

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Bathusi Aubaas has outlined what the current squad needs to do to be counted among the finest generations in the club's history…
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Nkosinathi Sibisi, Orlando Pirates captain warming up

Sibisi lays down mentality marker for Pirates before Soweto Derby clash with Chiefs

Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi has labelled Sunday’s Soweto Derby clash with Kaizer Chiefs as a ‘Game of Consequences,’ making a bold demand from…
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Mohau Nkota controls the ball while in ction for Al Ettifaq

Why ex-Pirates coach is calm over Nkota situation ahead of World Cup

Former Orlando Pirates coach Augusto Palacios is not panicking at the prospect of winger Mohau Nkota missing out on the Bafana Bafana 2026 FIFA World Cup…
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Ronwen Williams addressing Mamelodi Sundowns players

Sundowns fight to beat fitness issues before Champions League final

Mamelodi Sundowns are scrambling to shake off some fitness concerns in their camp before the CAF Champions League final against AS FAR. The Tshwane giants…
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Durban City striker Jean Lwamba under the challenge of a Magesi player

Magesi outclass Durban City to vacate relegation zone, Galaxy woes continue

Goals rained at Seshego Stadium, where Magesi FC eased their relegation troubles following a 5-2 Betway Premiership victory over visiting Durban City FC on…
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Wandile Duba and Thabang Matuludi tussle for aerial posession during Polokwane City vs Kaizer Chiefs

Chiefs’ PSL charge halted by Polokwane, but top-three dream intact

Kaizer Chiefs dropped Betway Premiership points for the first time since early March following Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Polokwane City FC at the Old Peter…
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Renaldo Leaner, Sekhukhune United goalkeeper diving for the ball

Masehe reacts to Leaner blunders after Sekhukhune keeper risked Bafana spot

Sekhukhune United coach Paulus Masehe has defended his decision to substitute Renaldo Leaner following the goalkeeper’s horror show in a Betway Premiership…
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