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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

Relebohile Mofokeng of Orlando Pirates vs Casric Stars

Oauaddou rues wastefulness again after Pirates’ Nedbank Cup exit

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says the lack of a clinical edge upfront came back to haunt them as they were eliminated from the Nedbank Cup by…
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Relebohile Mofokeng of Orlando Pirates in action against Casric Stars

Casric Stars boot Orlando Pirates out of Nedbank Cup

Orlando Pirates' hopes of sealing a quadruple this season went up in smoke after they were booted out of the Nedbank Cup by Casric Stars FC at Orlando Amstel…
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Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns coach on the touchline

Katlego Mashego: Why Cardoso was never ‘under pressure’ at Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns legend Katlego Mashego has dismissed suggestions that head coach Miguel Cardoso was ever under threat, describing the club’s recent dip in…
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Nkosinathi Sibisi, Orlando Pirates captain

Ouaddou gives Sibisi assurance ahead of Pirates-Casric clash

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has moved in to clear the air regarding captain Nkosinathi Sibisi, following recent injury concerns over the…
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Ibraheem Jabaar of Stellenbosch FC celebrates running past Kaizer Chiefs striker Flavio da Silva

Hunt reveals Stellenbosch’s ‘big blow’ ahead of Kaizer Chiefs clash

Stellenbosch FC coach Gavin Hunt has highlighted a major concern as the Cape Winelands side prepares to face Kaizer Chiefs in a Betway Premiership match at…
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Lebone Seema of Orlando Pirates challenging Mamelodi Sundowns striker Brayan Leon

‘Nothing is lost’: Defiant Ouaddou after Pirates’ Sundowns setback

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is not succumbing to counting their losses following Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat by Mamelodi Sundowns in a Betway…
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Andre de Jong in action for Orlando Pirates

De Jong’s story behind Saleng, Lekgwathi’s shirt number at Pirates

Orlando Pirates' January signing Andre de Jong has explained why he inherited the respected jersey number 14 at the Soweto giants. The New Zealand…
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Lehlohonolo Seema, Thabiso Lebitso, Makhehlene Makhaula at an Orlando Pirates training session

Orlando Pirates defender ruled out of Mamelodi Sundowns clash 

Orlando Pirates right-back Thabiso Lebitso has been ruled out of Wednesday’s Betway Premiership confrontation with Mamelodi Sundowns at the iconic FNB…
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Olisa Ndah being unveiled by Stellenbosch FC

Benadie on what ex-Pirates defender Ndah brings to Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch FC chief executive officer Rob Benadie has emphasised on the value new signing Olisa Ndah will bring to the Cape Winelands side. The 28-year-old…
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Tashreeq Matthews and Deano van Rooyen clash as Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns clash

Ouaddou shares thoughts on high-stakes Sundowns and Chiefs dates

As the title race reaches a fever pitch, Abdeslam Ouaddou has shared his thoughts on a testing 10-day period that sees Pirates navigate back-to-back Betway…
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Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi speaking at a presser

Sibisi dismisses Pirates’ Bafana dominance before Sundowns clash

Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi has brushed aside the notion that Orlando Pirates’ heavy influence in the Bafana Bafana squad gives them an edge…
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Abdoulaye Mariko at Orlando Pirates training.

Mariko back at Orlando Pirates from Chippa United

Malian midfielder Abdoulaye Mariko has returned to Orlando Pirates after cutting short his loan stint at Betway Premiership side Chippa United. The…
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