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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

Glody Lilepo and Etiosa Ighodaro, Kaizer Chiefs

Fresh injury concern for Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs have been plunged into another fitness conundrum after striker Glody Lilepo was stretchered off the pitch during Sunday's CAF Confederation Cup…
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Mamelodi Sundowns celebrate Nuno Santos' goal

Cardoso explains Sundowns’ positive Champions League headache 

Mamelodi Sundowns Miguel Cardoso has opened up on an aspect he says was “not easy” after hammering Remo Stars FC in the CAF Champions League second…
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Etiosa Ighodaro, Kaizer Chiefs

Can Ighodaro solve Chiefs’ problems upfront? Kaze passes verdict on Nigerian

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has shared his thoughts about Etiosa Ighodaro after the striker scored his first goal in Amakhosi colours on Sunday. The…
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Kaizer Chiefs players celebrating

Chiefs coach reacts to the prospect of facing ‘serious clients’ in Confed Cup

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has measured the quality of their players to withstand the more demanding CAF Confederation Cup group stage, where they…
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Glody Lilepo of Kaizer Chiefs and Etiosa Ighodaro celebrates

Kaizer Chiefs ease past AS Simba into Confed Cup group stage

A dominant display by Kaizer Chiefs earned them passage into the CAF Confederation Cup group phase following a 3-1 victory over AS Simba at a packed…
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Evidence Makgopa of Orlando Pirates celebrating

Why it’s now or never for Pirates – Chabalala throws down the gauntlet

Former Orlando Pirates defender Tonic Chabalala has explained why he thinks Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side faces the best opportunity to break Mamelodi Sundowns’…
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Hugo Broos, Bafana Bafana

Ex-Bafana World Cup defender picks a flaw in Broos

Former Bafana Bafana defender Matthew Booth has lauded Hugo Broos for guiding South Africa to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but has identified where he thinks the…
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Tiago Conde, Remo Stars

Remo Stars coach sends daring message to Sundowns 

Remo Stars FC coach Tiago Conde is wearing a brave face despite a daunting task to overturn a 5-1 defeat by Mamelodi Sundowns in last week's CAF Champions…
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Bafana Bafana line up

Bafana to face former African champions in November

Bafana Bafana’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] tournament got a boost after securing an international friendly match against…
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Cedric Kaze & Nasreddine Nabi, Kaizer Chiefs

Petersen candid on Chiefs switching from Nabi’s methods

Kaizer Chiefs captain Brandon Petersen has explained how they have been adapting to the tactical tweaks following the departure of Nasreddine Nabi. The…
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Abdeslam Ouaddou, Orlando Pirates

Ouaddou discusses Pirates’ quest for history amid heat of Lupopo storm

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has opened up about striking a balance between entering history books and the harsh reality of chasing a sensational…
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Mohafe sends stern reminder to Pirates-linked Matuludi

Polokwane City FC coach Phuti Mohafe has drawn a firm line in the sand, telling defender Thabang Matuludi about where his priorities should lie between club…
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