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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

Rulani Mokwena, MC Alger

‘I love winning’: Mokwena basks under unbeaten domestic run

MC Alger coach Rulani  Mokwena has struck a tone of pride while at the same time admitting the fear of losing as the driving force behind his side’s…
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Orlando Pirates players line up

Ouaddou reveals Pirates’ new centre-back setup

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has disclosed how he plans to make tweaks in central defence following a recent successful experiment. The Buccaneers…
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Mohau Nkota, Bafana Bafana

‘Pressure is on Mexico, not Bafana’: Yeye on World Cup rematch

Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Reneilwe Letsholonyane has voiced his opinion on the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A following Friday’s draw in Washington, USA.…
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Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants

Ouaddou lifts lid on Rele Mofokeng’s spell out of Pirates team

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has broken silence on why Relebohile Mofokeng was frozen out of matchday squads earlier this season.  After some…
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Hugo Broos and Helman Mkhalele, Bafana Bafana

‘Bafana-Broos succession talk unnecessary, a distraction’: Ertugral

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Muhsin Ertugral believes discussions about Hugo Broos’ possible successor as Bafana Bafana coach before the 2025 AFCON finals…
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Iqraam Rayners, Mamelodi Sundowns

Mosimane rues lost Saudi opportunity for Sundowns star Rayners

Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane has revisited Iqraam Rayners’ failed move to Saudi Pro League side Abha Club.  While at the helm of Abha…
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Hugo Broos, Bafana Bafana coach

Broos doubts Bafana’s prospects in World Cup group

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has cast doubt on South Africa's chances of finishing in the top two of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A. The 1996 African…
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Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants

Pirates crowned Carling Knockout champions after edging Gallants

Relebohile Mofokeng’s extra-time strike handed Orlando Pirates a 1-0 victory over Marumo Gallants in the Carling Knockout Cup final at the New Peter Mokaba…
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Abdeslam Ouaddou, Orlando Pirates

Pirates’ Ouaddou taps intel on ex-players to study Gallants

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is plotting against Marumo Gallants using inside knowledge of the players he previously worked with at Bahlabane ba…
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Michael Morton, Cape Town Spurs

How Middendorp sent Morton & Buchanan into sudden retirement

Retired footballers Michael Morton and Keagan Buchanan have opened up on the abrupt end to their playing careers while turning out for Cape Town Spurs. The…
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Asanale Velebayi, Kaizer Chiefs

Velebayi frank about his progress as a Kaizer Chiefs player

Kaizer Chiefs winger Asanele Velebayi has opened up on his life at Naturena after joining the Soweto giants during the last PSL player transfer window. The…
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Kaizer Chiefs players

Chiefs coach lowers expectations: ‘We didn’t promise a trophy’

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has watered down expectations on the Soweto giants as they still have opportunities to end the season with a…
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