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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

Nuno Santos, Arthur Sales and Keanu Cupido, Mamelodi Sundowns

Cardoso reflects on the growing threat of Nuno Santos- Reisinho  

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has shared his thoughts on what appears to be a promising partnership between two Portuguese midfielders, Nuno Santos…
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Steve Barker, Stellenbosch FC

Barker addresses Stellenbosch’s CAFCC home switch to Polokwane

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has reacted to his side being forced to play their CAF Confederation Cup home matches at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in…
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Orlando Pirates

Ex-Pirates defender reacts to Mbokazi MLS transfer talk

Former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana defender Gavin ‘Stability Unit’ Lane has weighed in on Mbekezeli Mbokazi being linked with Major League Soccer [MLS]…
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Nuno Santos, Peter Shalulile, Tashreeq Matthews, Mamelodi Sundowns

Teko Modise buoyant about why Lupopo ‘won’t match 40% Sundowns’

Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Teko Modise has explained why he tips Mamelodi Sundowns for what he views to be a breeze against FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo in the…
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Asanale Velebayi, Kaizer Chiefs

‘I am a bit nervous’: Velebayi admits ahead of Al Masry-Chiefs clash 

Kaizer Chiefs winger Asanele Velebayi has made a bold admission as the Soweto giants prepare to face Al Masry in a CAF Confederation Cup Group D match at the…
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Junior Dion, Golden Arrows

Junior Dion shrugs off pressure as Arrows striker reveals PSL ambitions 

Golden Arrows striker Junior Dion has opened up on the responsibility of leading the Betway Premiership Golden Boot race after emerging as one of the…
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Khalil Ben Youssef and the Kaizer Chiefs bench

How CAFCC homework has been crucial for Chiefs as Bvuma flags Al Masry challenge

Kaizer Chiefs are counting on detailed CAF Confederation Cup preparations as goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma spells out Amakhosi’s determination to avoid final-day…
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Glody Lilepo, Kaizer Chiefs

Lilepo headlines four key Chiefs players missing from Al Masry trip

Kaizer Chiefs have named their travelling squad for Sunday’s CAF Confederation Cup Group D match against Al Mary at Suez Stadium. The Soweto giants are…
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Benni McCarthy, Kenya

Kenya legend Omollo delivers ultimatum to Benni McCarthy

Kenya legend Sammy Omollo has issued a firm warning to Benni McCarthy, stating it is "high time" for the coach to improve his performance, as Harambee Stars…
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Ronwen Williams, Bafana Bafana & Mamelodi Sundowns

Bafana skipper Williams dethroned, Amajita starlet misses out on CAF award

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams surrendered the CAF Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year award to Morocco’s Yassine Bounou, while Amajita starlet Tylon Smith…
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Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando Pirates

Rele Mofokeng’s AFCON chances assessed by Bafana legend Nomvethe

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates striker Siyabonga Nomvethe has given his opinion on Relebohile Mofokeng’s Bafana Bafana situation, assessing the…
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Sadio Mane, Senegal vs Kenya

Mane grabs hat-trick as Senegal humiliate Benni McCarthy’s Kenya

Sadio Mane led the charge with a hat-trick as Senegal went on a rampage to maul Kenya 8-0 in an international friendly match at Mardan Sports Complex in…
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