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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

Kaiser Chiefs co-cosches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze conducting a training session

‘We are not sleeping’: Chiefs coach assures disgruntled fans

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has sent a message to frustrated Amakhosi fans, assuring them of the work they are putting in behind the scenes. The…
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Sipho Chaine and Orlando Pirates players in pre-match ritual

Seema uncovers an Orlando Pirates ‘monster and silent killer’

Siwelele FC coach Lehlohonolo Seema has identified an Orlando Pirates player he feels was quietly pulling the strings against his team when the two sides met…
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Wandile Duba in action for Chiefs vs Durban City

Lilepo strike against Durban City eases Kaizer Chiefs’ woes

Kaizer Chiefs had some reprieve after ending a four-match losing streak by responding with a 1-0 Betway Premiership victory over Duban City FC at FNB Stadium…
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Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrating Nuno Santos' goal

Sundowns coach Cardoso cools down talk of Champions League glory

Mamelodi Sundowns mentor Miguel Cardoso has adopted a cautious approach, dismissing growing talk of a potential CAF Champions League triumph for the…
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Orlando Pirates striker Yanela Mbuthuma having his effort saved by Siwelele FC goalkeeper Ricardo Goss

‘Football is not exact science’: Ouaddou goes easy on Pirates players after risking title bid

Abdeslam Ouaddou’s Valentine’s Day “we are not here to play circus” rant painted him as a hard-to-please coach. It was a tongue-lashing to his Orlando…
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Kaizer Chiefs fans

Chiefs condemn Naturena fans’ protest for ‘threats of violence’

Kaizer Chiefs have lashed out at a group of their disgruntled supporters who marched to the club's base in Naturena last Saturday to protest against recent…
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Richards Bay co-coach Papi Zothwane addressing the media

Zothwane predicts late twist in Pirates vs Sundowns PSL title race

Richards Bay FC co-coach Papi Zothwane has weighed in on the Betway Premiership title race between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns and explains why he…
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Oswin Appollis celebrating scoring for Orlando Pirates against Richards Bay

Pirates back on top after Makgopa’s last-gasp strike against Richards Bay

Orlando Pirates needed substitute Evidence Makgopa's stoppage-time penalty to reclaim the Betway Premiership top spot after a 2-0 win over Richards Bay FC at…
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Monnapule Saleng warming up with Mamelodi Sundowns

Sundowns coach Cardoso shares big Saleng worry and Mudau call

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has made an admission about the biggest concern he has about Monnapule Saleng after the winger played 90 minutes…
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Siyanda Ndlovu celebrating with his Golden Arrows teammates

Mngqithi ready to lose Arrows’ best players, ‘but we shouldn’t be foolish’

Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi says he is not concerned about losing his best performers, expressing confidence that they can be replaced. Abafana…
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Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr addressing the media

Kaizer Chiefs setting unrealistic target for coaches: Mahlangu

Former Kaizer Chiefs attacking midfielder Jabu Mahlangu feels club management has set an out-of-reach target for embattled co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil…
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SAFA referees warming up

Why Keagan Dolly thinks SAFA is lenient on bungling referees 

Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs winger Keagan Dolly has weighed in on the refereeing situation in the PSL and feels match officials are walking…
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