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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

Orlando Pirates players celebrate Yanela Mbuthuma's goal against Marumo Gallants

‘I’m not here to give gifts’: Ouaddou stern on selection at Pirates

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has sent out a firm selection warning to his players, saying there are no handouts for places in his team.  The former…
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Nkulumani Ndamane of Mamelodi Sundowns challenges an MC Alger's Moslem Anatouf

Cardoso braces up for ‘beautiful problems’ in CAFCL knockouts

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso is positively embracing the challenges that lie ahead in the CAF Champions League knockout stages. This comes after…
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Zamalek deny Kaizer Chiefs Confed Cup quarters place

Kaizer Chiefs are out of the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup following a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat by Zamalek SC at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia on…
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi in action for Chicago Fire FC

‘One for the ages’: – Pirates’ Xoki backs Mbokazi after MLS transfer

Orlando Pirates vice-captain Tapelo Xoki has described former teammate Mbekezeli Mbokazi as a rare kind of player, tipping him to become a defender who could…
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Relebohile Mofokeng in action for Bafana Bafana against Cameroon at 2025 AFCON

Why Ertugral thinks Rele Mofokeng’s new role needs a “handle with care” tag

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Muhsin Ertugral has urged tactical caution in moving Relebohile Mofokeng from the wing to a playmaker at the Bafana Bafana level,…
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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Mfundo Vilakazi under the challenge of a Zamalek player

Defensive blow for Chiefs ahead of crunch Zamalek test

Kaizer Chiefs have been hit by a backline setback as they travelled to Egypt for Saturday’s decisive CAF Confederation Cup Group D clash with Zamalek SC. The…
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Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrating

Why ex-Pirates star Mhlongo is not writting off Sundowns’ Cardoso

Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Benson Mhlongo has explained why Miguel Cardoso cannot be ruled out from completing a positive season with Mamelodi Sundowns.…
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Khanyisa Mayo in action for Kaizer Chiefs

Agent on chances of Mayo returning to Belouizdad after Chiefs loan

Khanyisa Mayo’s agent, Basia Michaels, has assessed the likelihood of the on-loan Kaizer Chiefs striker returning to his parent club, CR Belouizdad, at the…
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Puso Dithejane at Chicago Fire training

How Beganovic prepared for Dithejane’s TS Galaxy departure

TS Galaxy coach Adnan Beganovic has explained how he identified Puso Dithejane’s replacement from within his squad as he readied himself to lose the Chicago…
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Flavio da Silva rides a challenge from his marker as Kaizer Chiefs took on Al Masry

Ex-FIFA referee weighs in on Kaizer Chiefs penalty vs Al Masry

Former FIFA referee Victor Hlungwani has delivered his verdict on the penalty decision that earned Kaizer Chiefs a penalty kick during Sunday’s CAF…
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Percy Tau takes a shot for Thep Xanh Nam Dinh FC against Hong Linh Ha Tinh FC

Percy Tau breaks goal duck in Vietnam

Former Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Percy Tau has finally ended his goal drought for V League 1 club Thep Xanh Nam Dinh FC after finding the target in the 1-1…
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Sipho Mbule and Thalente Mbatha lead Orlando Pirates players in celebtation

‘We were following the crocodile to the river’: TTM on Pirates tie

Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila coach Vhutali Nelukau has painted a picture of what it was like facing Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup Round of 32 at the…
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