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

Mohau Nkota & Georginio Wijnaldum at training

Nkota shares Wijnaldum’s Messi-Neymar-Mbappe advice

Former Orlando Pirates winger Mohau Nkota has opened up on the lessons he is learning from ex-Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum at Al Ettifaq. The…
Darian Wilken & Fadlu Davids at Simba SC

Ex-Pirates coach pens moving message after joining Davids at Raja

Former Orlando Pirates assistant coach and performance analyst Darian Wilken has penned a moving message after being roped in as part of Fadlu Davids’…
Kaizer Chiefs training in Angola.

Pirates legend warns ‘it is too early to write off Kaizer Chiefs’

Former Orlando Pirates defender Edward ‘Magents’ Motale is refusing to read much into problems haunting Kaizer Chiefs, saying they should not be ruled out…
Deon Hotto & Tebogo Potsane, Siwelele vs Orlando Pirates

Pirates edge Siwelele to close in on PSL leaders Sekhukhune

Oswin Appollis rose from the bench to fire Orlando Pirates to a 1-0 victory over Siwelele FC in a Betway Premiership match at the Free State Stadium on…
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou during training session

‘It’s only the first half’: Ouaddou stays grounded after Pirates’ victory over Lioli

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam has refused to read much into what looks like a comfortable lead over Lioli FC from the CAF Champions League first preliminary…
Abdeslam Ouaddou instructing Orlando Pirates players

Pirates coach Ouaddou leaves door open for late transfer move

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has hinted that the club's transfer business might not be over just yet, with the PSL transfer window set to close at…
Themba Zwane at Sundowns training

Ex-Sundowns star downplays Themba Zwane’s injury

Former Mamelodi Sundowns centre-back Wayne Arendse is not worried about the prospect of Themba Zwane missing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] due to…
Kaizer Chiefs players inspecting the FNB Stadium pitch

Chiefs announce travelling squad to face Kabuscorp in Confed Cup

Kaizer Chiefs have named the 22-man squad travelling to Angola for Saturday’s CAF Confederation Cup, first preliminary round, first leg clash with…
Sipho Mbule of Orlando Pirates during warm up

Mbule takes on iconic jersey number for Pirates’ CAF campaign

Orlando Pirates have released their squad numbers for the 2025/26 CAF Champions League season, with new signing Sipho Mbule notably set to wear the famous…
Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha

Thalente Mbatha believes Pirates can dethrone Sundowns

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha believes the Buccaneers have what it takes to end Mamelodi Sundowns’ PSL supremacy in the new 2025/26 season. The…
Kaizer Chiefs players at training

Ex-Chiefs striker sees selection storm brewing for Nabi upfront

Former Kaizer Chiefs forward Kenny Niemach feels Nasreddine Nabi will be forced to make tough choices in picking the strikers he needs to use in the current…
Relebohile Mofokeng of Orlando Pirates celebrating

How Ouaddou can get the best out of Relebohile Mofokeng

Augusto Palacios, a veteran coach with a history in SA football, has offered his perspective on how Orlando Pirates' head coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, should…