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

Thalente Mbatha and Patrick Maswanganyi, Orlando Pirates

What’s next for Pirates after toppling Sundowns from PSL summit?

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has spelt out their next mission after assuming the Betway Premiership top spot with a 2-0 victory over Durban City FC…
Masindi Nemtajela, Durban City vs Orlando Pirates

Pirates edge Durban City to claim top spot from Sundowns

Orlando Pirates shot to the summit of the Betway Premiership table following a 2-0 victory over 10-man Durban City FC at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban…
Ime Okon, Hannover 96

Okon settles Bafana-Nigeria dust as AFCON looms: ‘I know where my heart is’

Germany-based defender Ime Okon has put to bed doubts about his international allegiance as he is currently eligible to choose between two countries. The…
Kaizer Chiefs players at training

Chiefs stars make training ground comeback ahead of Zamalek clash

Kaizer Chiefs has received a boost ahead of Saturday’s crucial CAF Confederation Cup Group D encounter against Zamalek SC at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium,…
Gilberto and Angola players celebrating

Pirates attacker makes Angola AFCON squad as Chiefs defender is snubbed

Bafana Bafana’s 2025 AFCON opponents Angola have announced their 55-man preliminary squad for the continental tournament, with an Orlando Pirates player…
Rhulani Mokwena, MC Alger

Mokwena’s MC Alger dealt a major blow ahead of ‘normal’ Sundowns tie

MC Alger coach Rulani Mokwena has addressed the fitness situation in his camp as they prepare to face Mamelodi Sundowns in a CAF Champions League match at…
Nabil Dunga, Zamalek

Advantage Chiefs as Zamalek suffer blow ahead of CAFCC tie

Zamalek SC have suffered major injury setbacks with two key players ruled out of Saturday’s CAF Confederation Cup showdown with Kaizer Chiefs. The two sides…
Aubrey Modiba, Tashreeq Matthews and Iqraam Rayners, Mamelodi Sundowns

‘Mokwena doesn’t need to watch Sundowns videos’: Kekana on meeting ex-Pirates coach

Former Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana has offered a frank view on the Brazilians’ CAF Champions League Group C showdown against their ex-coach…
Botswana national team players

Ramoreboli drops PSL star from Botswana final AFCON squad

Botswana national team head coach Morena Ramoreboli has released his final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations[AFCON] finals in North Africa, but has…
Nuno Santos celebrating, Mamelodi Sundowns

How Nuno Santos has adapted to life at Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Nuno Santos has shared insights on how he has managed to quickly settle down at Chloorkop. The 26-year-old joined Sundowns…
Innocent Maela, Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates’ input in Maela’s retirement revealed

Former Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has opened up on how the Buccaneers handled his decision to hang up his boots at the end of the 2024/25…
Pule Mmodi, Abderrahim Deghmoum & Bradley Cross, Al Masry vs Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs fall to Al Masry in CAFCC group opener

Mohamed Hashem struck late to hand Al Masry a 2-1 victory over Kaizer Chiefs in their CAF Confederation Cup Group D opener at the Suez Stadium in Suez,…