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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

Aden McCarthy, Kaizer Chiefs vs Al Masry

Kaizer Chiefs seize control of CAF Confederation Cup group

Kaizer Chiefs shot to the top of Group D in the CAF Confederation Cup following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Al Masry at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in…
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Mamelodi Sundowns left-back Thato Sibiya against Al Hilal marker

Mabunda on Sundowns’ depth chart glowing on left-backs

Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Tiyani Mabunda has spotted a trend of how left-backs are running the show in Miguel Cardoso’s squad. Although the…
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Rulani Mokwena, MC Alger coach saluting fans

Loose end clouds Rulani Mokwena’s delight ahead of Sundowns tie

MC Alger head coach Rulani Mokwena has refused to entirely celebrate his side’s 2-1 CAF Champions League victory over Al Hilal Omdurman at the Ali La Pointe…
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Cassius Mailula in action for KV Kortrijk

Mailula granted compassionate leave by Kortrijk, travels to SA

Belgian First Division side KV Kortrijk have handed attacker Cassius Mailula compassionate leave to travel to South Africa and attend to a pressing family…
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Phakamani Mahlambi in action fornMamelodi Sundowns

TS Galaxy confirm decision on ex-Sundowns star Mahlambi

TS Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic has confirmed that the club has reached a final verdict on Phakamani Mahlambi following the attacker's assessment period…
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Orlando Pirates defender Lebone Seema in action

Beganovic tips Orlando Pirates defender Seema for Bafana nod

TS Galaxy coach Adnan Beganovic has outlined how Orlando Pirates defender Lebone Seema has surpassed his expectations, as he backs the player to break into…
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Sekhukhune United players Thato Khiba, Daniel Cardoso and Lesiba Nku saluting fans

Eric Tinkler’s big Sekhukhune gamble on Nku & Phiri explained

Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler has detailed the risk he has taken on his January signings, Lesiba Nku and Lebogang Phiri.  Babina Noko announced…
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Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, Thabiso Kutumela and Kegan Johannes, Bafana Bafana vs Niger CHAN

Maema confirms Bafana players are still owed CHAN bonuses

Bafana Bafana 2024 CHAN captain Neo Maema says they are yet to have their bonuses paid by SAFA, six months after the tournament was staged in East Africa.…
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Ibraheem Jabaar of Stellenbosch FC celebrating against Kaizer Chiefs

Stellenbosch boot holders Kaizer Chiefs out of Nedbank Cup

Defending champions Kaizer Chiefs were eliminated from the Nedbank Cup following a 2-1 Round of 32 defeat by Stellenbosch FC at Cape Town Stadium on…
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Mamelodi Sundowns players Arthur Sales, Aubrey Modiba, Tashreeq Matthews and Iqraam Rayners

‘We are in big trouble’: Gomora coach on facing bruised Sundowns

Gomora United FC coach Ashley Makhanya has admitted this could be the worst time to meet Mamelodi Sundowns as the two teams clash in the Nedbank Cup Round of…
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Orlando Pirates players Daniel Msendami, Deon Hotto and Andre de Jong warming up

Ouaddou issues verdict on De Jong & Msendami debuts for Pirates

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has given his assessment of debutants Andre de Jong and Daniel Msendami after the duo featured in Saturday’s 2-0…
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Stellenbosch midfielder Devin Titus challenges Kaizer Chiefs' Sibongiseni Mthethwa

Kaizer Chiefs coach flags Hunt’s direct shift at Stellenbosch

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has broken down Gavin Hunt’s direct blueprint at Stellenbosch FC, highlighting the difference between the team that…
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