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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

A bouquet of flowers

Ellis Park disaster 25 years on: Chiefs legends reflect on football’s darkest day

Sunday’s Betway Premiership clash between Kaizer Chiefs and TS Galaxy at FNB Stadium might leave the Soweto giants with added pressure for a befitting result…
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Orlando Pirates right-back Kamogelo Sebelebele challenging Richards Bay defender Thembela Sikhakhane while Oswin Appollis looks on

Advantage Sundowns as Pirates’ relentless PSL title charge is halted by Richards Bay

Orlando Pirates’ ruthlessness in their bid to dethrone Mamelodi Sundowns as Betway Premiership champions was handed a stubborn check in the 2-2 draw with…
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Lucas Ribeiro Costa of Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa SAD dribbling past Huesca players

Kaizer Chiefs warned against moving in for ex-Sundowns star Ribeiro

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Lebohang Mokoena has frowned upon the possibility of former Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Lucas Ribeiro Costa joining Kaizer…
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Kaizer Chiefs players line up before a match

Siphesihle Ndlovu highlights key factor driving Kaizer Chiefs’ revival

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu has opened up on his recent form, while also explaining what has sparked Amakhosi’s improved fortunes as they push…
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TS Galaxy players circling for pre-match ritual

Blow for TS Galaxy as Mbunjana & two other stars are set to miss Chiefs tie

Embattled TS Galaxy will be without three key players on their trip to the FNB Stadium in Soweto to face Kaizer Chiefs in a Betway Premiership match on…
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Jayden Adams in action for Mamelodi Sundowns

Ex-Sundowns captain Kekana identifies what ‘sets Adams apart from rest of PSL midfielders’

Former Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana has explained what makes Jayden Adams a special midfielder with what he sees as unique qualities.  Adams has…
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Orlando Pirates stars Relebohile Mofokeng and Deon Hotto celebrating a goal

Pirates star Mofokeng opens up on favourite position after brace

Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng was the star of the show as Orlando Pirates beat visiting Golden Arrows 5-0 in a Betway Premiership match at Orlando…
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Mohau Nkota celebrating for Al E

Al Ettifaq coach delivers verdict on Nkota’s return to matchday squad

Al Ettifaq coach Saad Al-Shehri has delivered his verdict on Mohau Nkota’s return to the matchday squad, as the Bafana Bafana star looks to put a frustrating…
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Orlando Pirates' Relebohile Mofokeng dribbles the ball past Zitha Kwinika and Lebohang Maboe

Sundowns’ Cardoso highlights major barriers to SA talent moving to Europe

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has pointed out the biggest hurdle for South African footballers seeking European moves.  The debate about the…
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Kaizer Chiefs Lebohang Maboe dribbles past Orbit College defenders

Chiefs fight back to storm into top–three after dismissing Orbit

Kaizer Chiefs’ bid to play continental football next season got a boost after they shot into the Betway Premiership top three following a 3-1 victory over…
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Charlotte FC vs Philadelphia Union

Ex-Pirates coach sets unwanted MLS record, admits his team is ‘fragile’

Former Orlando Pirates assistant coach Bradley Carnell has guided Major League Soccer side Philadelphia Union FC to an unwanted piece of record in their…
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Bafana Bafana super fan Mama Joy and FIFA president Gianni Infantino

Bafana Bafana super fan Mama Joy, McKenzie clash over World Cup trip

Bafana Bafana super fan Joy ‘Mama Joy’ Chauke and South Africa's Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie are at loggerheads over the funding of…
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