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

Former Mamelodi Sundowns star Siaka Tiene on CAF duty

AFCON winner and ex-Sundowns star basks in CAF managerial role

Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Siaka Tiene has seamlessly transitioned from the pitch into an administrative position at the Confederation of African…
Lebone Seema & Thalente Mbatha. Orlando Pirates

Igesund insists Pirates still ‘need a good centre-back’

Veteran coach Gordon Igesund feels Orlando Pirates need to be watertight at the back and might need to reinforce their defence for the 2025/26 season.  The…
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou

Ex-Pirates star unconvinced by Ouaddou’s men ahead of MTN8 final

Former Orlando Pirates forward Katlego Mashego has admitted the Buccaneers have not been impressive this season as they head into the MTN8 final against…
Bafana Bafana before their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Free State Stadium. Pic by Zamani Makautsi.

Booth sees Bafana’s bright side without Sundowns stars

Former Bafana Bafana defender Matthew Booth believes the exclusion of some Mamelodi Sundowns players will not negatively impact the national team in future.…
Tino Kadewere of Zimbabwe playing with the ball

Zim striker in training ground bust-up with journalist

The Zimbabwe Football Association was forced to issue an apology after Warriors forward Tino Kadewere attacked a female journalist at Orlando Stadium on…
Relebohile Mofokeng of Orlando Pirates

Mashego exonerates Ouaddou for Mofokeng’s Pirates troubles

Former Orlando Pirates forward Katlego Mashego has identified what he thinks is the source of the difficulties faced by Relebohile Mofokeng this season. The…