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Michael Madyira

Senior Journalist
FBC Sports Reporter of the Year (Njama Awards - Zimbabwe) - 2013 | Soccer journalism, African Football, PSL (Premier Soccer League), CAF Champions League, Tactical Analysis, Transfer Market, ICC Cricket Awards | English
Michael Madyira is a Senior Journalist at FARPost, covering the Betway Premiership, African football and tactical analysis, with a focus on Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. He has more than a decade of experience in sports journalism. Before joining FARPost, he wrote for Goal.com, covering the Premier Soccer League (PSL), CAF inter-club competitions and major international tournaments. In 2013, while a sports reporter at The Standard in Zimbabwe, he won the FBC Sports Reporter of the Year award at the National Journalistic and Media Awards (Njama), as reported by the Zimbabwe Standard. He was later a voting panelist for the 2013/14 International Cricket Council (ICC) Awards.

Michael Madyira

Pitso Mosimane during his Bafana Bafana training

‘We have nothing to lose’: Mosimane to ring Bafana changes against Egypt

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has explained why he will shake up his squad for Sunday’s international friendly match against Egypt at the Cairo…
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Rulani Mokwena on the Mamelodi Sundowns bench

‘Sometimes difficult decisions are the right ones’: Motsepe on Sundowns sacking Mokwena

Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe has revisited the club's decision to relieve Rulani Mokwena of his duties, despite the coach appearing to steer…
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Bafana Bafana midfielder and former Betway Premiership star Relebohile Mofokeng tries to dribble past a Guinea player

Mokoena’s big verdict on PSL export line after Mofokeng, Mbokazi, McCarthy transfers

Former Bafana Bafana captain Aaron Mokoena has hailed the Betway Premiership as "one of the most prestigious leagues in the world" that is churning out…
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi in action for Chicago Fire FC

What ‘MLS’s best pure centre-back’ Mbokazi’s return means for Chicago Fire FC

Bafana Bafana defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi's return from injury has been hailed as giving Chicago Fire FC their best chance of competing for glory this season,…
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Lionel Messi during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain

‘It’s something I didn’t imagine’: Kruger United’s Dandjinou braces up for Lionel Messi date

Kruger United goalkeeper Marcel Dandjinou is keen to capture global attention when Benin face Argentina in Lionel Messi's final international game at Estadio…
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Amajita players lifting the 2025 U20 AFCON trophy

The best of Amajita 2025 U-20 AFCON-winning side: Where are they now? 

Amajita are back to defend their Under-20 AFCON title after being crowned 2026 COSAFA champions on Sunday. The African champions beat hosts Mozambique 2-1 to…
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Pitso Mosimane's Bafana Bafana versus Guinea

Pitso Mosimane responds to Paulo Duarte’s Bafana Bafana rating

Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has reacted to his Guinea counterpart Paulo Duarte's high rating of South Africa as one of the top three footballing…
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Bafana Bafana defender Aden McCarthy in action for Sabah FK

Aaron Mokoena makes Bafana Bafana case for Aden McCarthy

Former Bafana Bafana legend Aaron Mokoena has revealed why he is convinced Europe-based defender Aden McCarthy will soon force his way into Pitso Mosimane’s…
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Emile Lako during warm-up with Marumo Gallants

Ex-Marseille star weighs Marumo Gallants goalkeeper Lako’s Cameroon prospects 

Cameroon goalkeeping legend Jose Antoine Bell has evaluated the chances of Marumo Gallants’ Emile Lako rising to become one of the best goalkeepers his…
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Emile Witbooi [shirt number 10] celebrating with his Amajita teammates

Ronwen Williams backs Amajita stars for Bafana future, singles out Emile Witbooi

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has lauded African champions Amajita for qualifying for the 2027 Under-20 AFCON and sees some players breaking into the…
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Aubrey Modiba in action for Bafana Bafana

Pitso Mosimane explains Modiba situation after injury scare as Bafana edge Guinea

Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has explained why he had to substitute left-back Aubrey Modiba during Saturday’s 2027 AFCON qualifier against Guinea at…
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Brandon Petersen kicks the ball during a Kaizer Chiefs training session

Why Cavin Johnson believes Kaizer Chiefs’ goalkeeping problems go beyond Petersen

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Cavin Johnson believes the club’s ongoing goalkeeping struggles cannot be blamed on Brandon Petersen alone, insisting the root of…
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