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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

Jayden Adams beating a Stade Malien defender

Ex-Sundowns midfielder explains how Adams sparked Allende’s form

Former Mamelodi Sundowns star Manqoba Ngwenya has explained how Jayden Adams' resurgence has impacted Marcelo Allende. The Chilean midfielder has been…
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Themba Zwane tussles for possession against a Panama player

Jali shuts down Zwane-Mofokeng comparisons: ‘This boy is not growing’

Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Andile Jali says Relebohile Mofokeng should consistently play football for 10 successive years to…
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Bafana Bafana team photo before playing against Panama

A timely reality check: De Sa analyses Bafana’s World Cup readiness

Veteran coach Roger de Sa has described Bafana Bafana’s recent stumble against Panama as a necessary reality check, insisting that the defeat provides Hugo…
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TS Galaxy players celebrating a goal

‘This season could be special for Galaxy’: Beganovic seeks reprieve in Nedbank Cup

TS Galaxy coach Adnan Beganovic is refusing to let the 6-0 humiliation by Orlando Pirates demoralise his side as they face Milford FC in a Nedbank Cup…
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Evidence Makgopa in action for Bafana Bafana against Panama

‘Bafana Bafana strikers lack international experience’: Williams 

Former Bafana Bafana striker Mark Williams feels South Africa's number nines are not exposed to top-level football, hence their struggles to be prolific on…
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Iqraam Rayners celebrating with his Mamelodi Sundowns teammates

‘A good four days off’: Iqraam Rayners on his Bafana Bafana exclusion

Snubbed Bafana Bafana striker Iqraam Rayners has opted against bemoaning coach Hugo Broos’ lack of faith in him and welcomed the time off he got during the…
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Bafana Bafana star Relebohile Mofokeng trying to dribble past a Panama defender

Advantage or disadvantage? Broos discusses Bafana players’ physicality ahead of World Cup

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has dismissed concerns about his players' small stature as a possible disadvantage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Broos' side…
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Sipho Mbule in action at an Orlando Pirates training session

‘I might sound like a hater’: Teko Modise’s reality check for Sipho Mbule

Bafana Bafana legend Teko Modise has delivered a stinging reality check to Orlando Pirates playmaker Sipho Mbule, suggesting the midfielder is in danger of…
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Bafana Bafana line up against Panama

Concerning run for Broos as Czech complete Bafana’s World Cup Group A

Bafana Bafana’s run of form in their last five games could serve as a rude awakening for Hugo Broos side’s preparedness for the more challenging 2026 FIFA…
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Bafana Bafana players Aubrey Modiba and Tshepang Moremi close in on Panama star Amir Murillo

Huge blemish on Bafana as Panama win second friendly tie

Bafana Bafana scripted an unwanted record ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they lost 2-1 to Panama in an international friendly match at Cape Town…
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Bafana Bafana defender Aubrey Modiba dribbling the ball against Panama

Panama star identifies Bafana Bafana’s biggest strength

Panama goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera has picked what he views to be Bafana Bafana's area of strength as Hugo Broos' men prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.…
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Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze at a Kaizer Chiefs training session

Mbesuma urges incoming Chiefs coach to consider Ben Youssef & Kaze

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Collins Mbesuma has recommended Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze to the new coach, who is likely to take over at Naturena…
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