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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

Abdeslam Ouaddou and his Orlando players

Sibisi reveals Ouaddou’s bias in the Orlando Pirates squad

Orando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi has disclosed the department coach Abdeslam Ouaddou places more emphasis on in his group of players. After joining…
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Thabiso Lebitso and Abdeslam Ouaddou, Orlando Pirates

Skudu alerts Pirates to Gallants’ perfect Carling Knockout final timing

Mahlatsi ‘Skudu’ Makudubela has explained how this season’s Carling Knockout fate could tilt either side as his former clubs, Orlando Pirates and Marumo…
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Aubrey Modiba, Tashreeq Matthews, Iqraam Rayners, Mamelodi Sundowns

Sundowns fail to reclaim PSL lead from Pirates after draw with Siwelele

Orlando Pirates will wrap up 2025 as Betway Premiership leaders after 10-man Mamelodi Sundowns were frustrated to a 1-1 draw by Siwelele FC at Dr Petrus…
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Abdeslam Ouaddou, Orlando Pirates

Chaine bold on how Pirates remain solid amid Ouaddou’s rotation

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine has explained how the Buccaneers have remained a strong outfit even as coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has rotated his…
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire confirm signing of Pirates & Bafana defender Mbokazi

Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire FC has announced the transfer of centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi from Betway Premiership giants Orlando Pirates. The…
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Bafana Bafana players

Why Broos opted to take 25 Bafana players to AFCON explained

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has outlined his decision to travel to the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco with 25 players, leaving behind the three reserve…
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Egypt captain Mohamed Salah

Salah leads Bafana’s AFCON opponents Egypt as ex-PSL star makes Cameroon squad

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has named his 28-man squad for the 2025 AFCON finals, to be held in Morocco. The Pharaohs are in Group B, where they will take on…
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Bradley Cross, Kaizer Chiefs

Chiefs issue injury update on Sirino & Cross ahead of Chippa United tie

Kaizer Chiefs visit Chippa United for Wednesday’s Betway Premiership match at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, but injury concerns still linger in their camp. It…
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Themba Zwane Bafana Bafana

No Themba Zwane, no Rayners: Broos’ biggest AFCON omissions

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos announced his final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, with some exclusions sparking major talking points.…
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Kaizer Chiefs players inspecting Peter Mokaba Stadium

Cedric Kaze rallies Kaizer Chiefs for last two games

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has issued a final rallying cry as Amakhosi shift focus to the club’s two remaining fixtures of the year. The Soweto…
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Inacio Miguel and Chico Banza, Kaizer Chiefs vs Zamalek

Zamalek lay complaint with CAF after Chiefs draw

Zamalek SC have officially filed a complaint with CAF following Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Kaizer Chiefs in a CAF Confederation Cup Group D match at the New…
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Bafana Bafana line up vs Rwanda

Ex-Bafana defender bold on why Broos should take reserve players to AFCON

Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Wayne Arendse has explained why he thinks Hugo Broos should expand the number of Bafana Bafana players he will go with to…
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