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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

Makhehlene Makhaula, Orlando Pirates

Pirates coach clarifies Makhaula’s long-dragging fitness issues

Orlando Pirates Abdeslam Ouaddou has found time to discuss the club's key player and reigning PSL Midfielder of the Season, Makhehlene Makhaula's extended…
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Orlando Pirates

Pirates coach Oauddou reacts to Mbokazi CAF award nomination

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has shared his thoughts on defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi being one of the nominees for the 2025 CAF awards.  The…
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Luc Eymael walking

Chippa United sack Luc Eymael, announce new coach

Chippa United FC have confirmed parting ways with coach Luc Eymael following a string of poor results, and they have immediately appointed his replacement…
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Mbokazi and Bafana earn CAF nomination as Broos misses out

Orlando Pirates vice-captain Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Amajita centre-back Tylon Smith have earned nominations for a prestigious CAF award, but there was an…
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Stellenbosch FC players

Steve Barker makes candid admission on Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has made a candid admission regarding the team's current situation and performance, offering insights into the club's…
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Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrating

Cardoso reveals Sundowns’ approach to Champions League tie

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has come out openly on how they will handle Remo Stars FC in the second leg of the CAF Champions League Second…
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Mihlali Mayambela, Aris Limassol

Mayambela comes out tops as Bafana stars square off in Limassol Derby

Mihlali Mayambela was on target as Aris Limassol beat Luther Singh’s AEL Limassol 4-0 in a Cypriot First Division Derby showdown at the Alphamega Stadium on…
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Sammy Seabi & Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, Marumo Gallants vs Chippa United

Gallants condemn Chippa to the bottom as Saleng rescues Orbit

Relegation bells are ringing louder for Chippa United following some late drama in the 2-1 defeat by Marumo Gallants in a Betway Premiership match at the Dr…
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Ashley du Preez, Kaizer Chiefs

Ben Youssef reacts to Du Preez’s open-goal miss

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has voiced his opinion on the gilt-edged chance missed by attacker Ashley du Preez during Saturday’s CAF…
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Bafana Bafana players line up

Broos identifies Zwane’s successor after Maswanganyi experiment

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has identified a successor for the ageing Themba Zwane's role in the national team following a recent experiment involving…
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Mamelodi Sundowns players

Huge boost for Sundowns as key defender returns for Champions League tie

Mamelodi Sundowns begin their 2025/26 CAF Champions League campaign with an encouraging development in their camp following the return of a centre-back from…
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Kaizer Chiefs vs AS Simba

Ben Youssef blames artificial turf for Chiefs’ struggles against AS Simba

Kaizer Chiefs coach Khalil Ben Youssef has aired his views on how the synthetic grass at the TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi played a part in their 0-0 draw…
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