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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

Benni McCarthy, Kenya coach issuing instructions from the touchline

Benni McCarthy issues come-get-me-plea to beleaguered Chiefs

Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy has made himself open to the possibility of entertaining Kaizer Chiefs should they opt to engage him for a coaching role…
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Khanyisa Mayo, Mfundo Vilakazi, Given Msimango, Mduduzi Shabalala, Aden McCarthy going through their paces at a Kaizer Chiefs training session

‘Shabalala & Vilakazi hurt’: Agent shields Chiefs duo after indiscipline reports

Renowned agent Mike Makaab has voiced serious concern over the psychological damage inflicted on Kaizer Chiefs starlets Mduduzi Shabalala and Mfundo Vilakazi…
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Monnapule Saleng at Mamelodi Sundowns training session

Monnapule Saleng unpacks the reality of Sundowns debut

Monnapule Saleng has reacted to making his Mamelodi Sundowns debut after coming on as a substitute in a Betway Premiership match against Sekhukhune United at…
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Jayden Adams of Mamelodi Sundowns dribbling the ball

Sundowns’ Adams reflects on ‘ordeal’ before resurgence

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has opened up about his recent dip in form, reflecting on the challenging period that saw him relegated to a…
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Tshepang Moremi celebrates after scoring for Orlando Pirates against Kaizer Chiefs in Soweto Derby

Ouaddou on what sets Moremi apart from other Pirates players

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has detailed what he sees in Tshepang Moremi and the qualities which the winger brings to his team. The…
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Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches at training

Kaze addresses Chiefs coaches’ future after Soweto Derby drubbing

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has responded to a question about his and Khalil Ben Youssef's future at Naturena following Saturday’s Soweto Derby defeat…
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Kamogelo Sebelebele & Lebohang Maboe tussle for posession in the Soweto Derby clash between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates

Pirates blow Kaizer Chiefs away in Soweto Derby masterclass

A convincing first-half display and on-point substitution got the job done for Orlando Pirates to seal an emphatic 3-0 victory over Kaizer Chiefs and claim…
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Brandon Petersen and Bruce Bvuma, Kaizer Chiefs goalkeepers

Why Chiefs goalkeeper Petersen missed Soweto Derby vs Pirates

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has revealed why goalkeeper Brandon Petersen missed the Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium on Saturday.…
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Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns coach

Cardoso’s untapped gold: Mokoena examines Sundowns’ luxury problem

Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Lebohang Mokoena says Miguel Cardoso should not have excuses for his team’s unconvincing run of form, given the squad…
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Kaizer Chiefs players conducting pre-match rituals

Chiefs’ defensive lapse comes to the fore ahead of Soweto Derby

Kaizer Chiefs’ defence has come under scrutiny heading into Saturday’s Soweto Derby confrontation with Orlando Pirates at the iconic FNB Stadium. Hailed as…
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Orlando Pirates players singing in the FNB Stadium tunnel

Ouaddou urged to dig for Soweto Derby material vs Chiefs

Former Orlando Pirates coach Roger de Sa has told Abdeslam Ouaddou to rethink his selection criteria and pick players who are tailor-made for occasions of…
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Rulani Mokwena, MC Alger coach, arriving at Loftus Versfeld

Embattled Rulani Mokwena hit with sanctions by Algerian Ligue 1

MC Alger head coach Rulani Mokwena has been slapped with sanctions by the Algerian Ligue1 for misconduct during and after the club's league game against MC…
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