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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

Nkosinathi Sibisi, Khuliso Mudau, Mohau Nkota at Bafana Bafana training

‘We don’t have to panic’: Tovey pep talks Bafana

Former Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey has warned Hugo Broos’ men against making costly mistakes but urges calm nerves when they meet Zimbabwe and Rwanda in…
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Bradley Grobler of Sekhukhune United warming up

‘It’s their loss’: Kannemeyer on Chiefs snubbing Grobler

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns defender David Kannemeyer is convinced Amakhosi blundered by not signing Bradley Grobler a few years ago. Gavin…
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Rayners leaves Bafana camp, Pirates striker replaces him

Mamelodi Sundowns forward Iqraam Rayners has been ruled out of Bafana Bafana’s crunch 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda. South…
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Reuben Mhlanga (L) and Brian Abbas Amidu (R)

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star arrested in R1.3m drug bust

Police in Zimbabwe have confirmed the arrest of former Kaizer Chiefs forward Brian Abbas Amidu for alleged drug trafficking. Amidu was nabbed by detectives…
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Bradley Grobler, Sekhukhune United

Grobler ‘shocked’ by Carling Knockout MOTM award

Sekhukhune United FC striker Bradley Grobler was surprised to be named Man of the Match after the Carling Knockout Cup first-round tie against Golden Arrows…
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Miguel Reisinho, Mamelodi Sundowns

Cardoso reacts to Reisinho’s disastrous Sundowns debut

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has opened up on Miguel Reisinho's red card during Saturday's Carling Knockout Round of 16 clash with Marumo Gallants…
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Cedric Kaze of Kaizer Chiefs addressing a press conference

Kaze hints at Chiefs unleashing new players on Stellies

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze has revealed that some new signings could make their debut appearances in Sunday’s Carling Knockout Cup Round of 16…
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Thabo Cele and Ashley du Preez, Kaizer Chiefs

Pirates and Chiefs learn CAF CL and CAF CC opponents

Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will face DR Congo opponents in their respective CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round…
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Daniel Msendami and Teboho Mokoena tussle for possession

Arubi the hero as Gallants dump Sundowns out of Carling Knockout

Washington Arubi stole the show as Marumo Gallants advanced to the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-finals after sending 10-man Mamelodi Sundowns out of the…
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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso

‘Sundowns are obligated to win competitions’: Cardoso warns Gallants

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso is aware of the high expectations on his side going into the Carling Knockout Cup first round and admits the pressure…
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Khalil Ben Youssef & Cedric Kaze, Kaizer Chiefs

Baloyi demands urgent decision on Chiefs’ coaching situation

Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brian Baloyi has challenged the Soweto giants to be decisive in resolving their technical team issues. Amakhosi are currently…
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Amajita lining up at the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup

Mdaka ‘not happy’ despite Amajita’s big win at U-20 World Cup

Amajita coach Raymond Mdaka has expressed dissatisfaction with the manner his charges executed themselves, even after running riot to thrash New Caledonia…
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