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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

Ex-Chiefs defender tells Broos to consider Grobler for Bafana

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender David Kannemeyer believes in-form Bradley Grobler deserves to return for another dance with Bafana Bafana. The Sekhukhune…
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Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns

Cardoso confirms surgery for Sundowns star, could miss AFCON

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has revealed that defender Mothobi Mvala will go under the knife to repair his problematic knee, a development that…
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Khalil Ben Youssef, Kaizer Chiefs

Chiefs coach reacts to Mayo mistake and missed penalty

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef has reacted to the missed opportunities in Wednesday's Betway Premiership 1-1 draw against AmaZulu FC at FNB…
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Aden McCarthy of Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs legend gives honest verdict on son Aden McCarthy

Kaizer Chiefs legend Fabian McCarthy offered his honest verdict on the potential and progress of his son, young Amakhosi defender Aden McCarthy, identifying…
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Ashley du Preez at Kaizer Chiefs training

Du Preez comes clean on Chiefs’ goal-scoring woes

Kaizer Chiefs forward Ashley du Preez has admitted his side is blunt in front of goal, a problem that has haunted them in recent seasons. In the seven Betway…
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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef at training

Ben Youssef laments Chiefs’ big battle against time

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef has expressed concern over a fixture pile-up as their biggest challenge so far this season. Since August,…
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Amajita

Mdaka lowers hopes on Amajita at U-20 World Cup

South Africa coach Raymond Mdaka says his mind is not on his team being a conquering side at the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup, but believes in the abilities…
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Ime Okon, training with Hannover 96

Bafana injury scare as Okon limps off Hannover 96 match

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos could be considering other options following an injury picked up by centre-back Ime Okon during Hannover 96's 3-1 victory over…
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Miguel Cardoso of Mamelodi Sundowns

Cardoso complains about Lucas Moripe pitch despite Sundowns’ big win

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has slammed the condition of the Lucas "Masterpieces" Moripe Stadium turf in Atteridgeville, calling it “very…
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Nuno Santos, Mamelodi Sundowns vs Richards Bay

Sundowns dismiss Richards Bay to claim PSL top spot

Tashreeq Matthews struck a brace to help Mamelodi Sundowns shoot to the summit of the Betway Premiership table following a 4-1 victory over Richards Bay FC…
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a bust-up between Sibongiseni 'Ox' Mthethwa and Inacio Miguel

‘One of them didn’t stick to the plan’: Kwinika addresses Ox-Miguel confrontation 

Kaizer Chiefs captain Zitha Kwinika has rubbished talk about disunity in the Amakhosi dressing room following what looked like a bust-up between Sibongiseni…
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Miguel Reisinho, Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns confirm arrival of Miguel Reisinho

Mamelodi Sundowns have announced the signing of Portuguese midfielder Miguel Reisinho, a few days after welcoming another highly-rated foreign player, Nuno…
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