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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

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso addressing a press conference

‘Coaches also have emotions’: Cardoso on Sundowns pressure

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has admitted to enduring an emotional rollercoaster following the Brazilians’ mixed run of results in recent games. …
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Chiefs defender Inacio Miguel marking a Zesco United defender

Ben Youssef addresses what’s limiting Kaizer Chiefs to slim wins

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has come out to explain why they are scraping through to narrow victories in their recent games, the latest being…
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Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng in action

New role for Mofokeng? Pirates coach clarifies playmaker duties

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has detailed what winger Relebohile Mofokeng brings in his new role as a number 10 at the club.  The 21-year-old…
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Orlando Pirates midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula warming up

‘Don’t f**k up like this’: Makhaula tough on Pirates youngsters

Orlando Pirates central midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula has explained his hardline stance on Buccaneers youngsters as they ramp up pressure to break Mamelodi…
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Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi at training

Why Sibisi dismisses Pirates’ games in hand in PSL title race

Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi has explained why they are not getting carried away by what looks like an advantage of two spare games in the…
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Mamelodi Sundowns striker Brayan Leon being challenged by Sekhukhune United's Daniel Cardoso

Sundowns’ late charge against Sekhukhune saves Cardoso’s skin

Mamelodi Sundowns’ stoppage time exploits spared under-pressure Miguel Cardoso the blushes in a 2-0 Betway Premiership victory over Sekhukhune United at…
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Lucky Lekgwathi, Thuso Phala, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Morgan Gould - Kaizer Chiefs & Orlando Pirates legends

Chiefs and Pirates legends clash as Orlando Stadium is renamed

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates legends are set to battle out for a ticket to face international opponents in April. The Soweto giants greats clash at…
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Anicet Oura being unveiled by Simba SC

Steve Barker signs another former Stellenbosch star at Simba

Simba SC have completed the signing of striker Anicet Oura as a free agent, with the Ivorian reuniting with coach Steve Barker, who he worked with at…
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Oswin Appollis in action for Orlando Pirates

How Orlando Pirates star Appollis escaped Cape Flats gangsterism

Orlando Pirates winger Oswin Appollis has detailed how he found himself at a crossroads in his football career, facing a situation that could easily have…
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Mamelodi Sundowns players at training

Mokoena on CAF priorities shaping Sundowns’ Sekhukhune plans

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena has opened up on how their CAF Champions League focus influences their approach to Tuesday’s Betway Premiership…
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Aden McCarthy controlling the ball, ZESCO United vs Kaizer Chiefs

Ben Youssef reflects on what held Chiefs back against Zesco

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has pinpointed a factor he believes restricted the Soweto giants to a slim win over Zesco United in a CAF…
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Monnapule Saleng at Mamelodi Sundowns training session

When will injured Saleng debut for Sundowns? Timeline revealed

Mamelodi Sundowns' new signing Monnapule Saleng is ruled out of Monday's Betway Premiership clash with his former team Orbit College FC at the Loftus…
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