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Michael Madyira

Senior Journalist
FBC Sports Reporter of the Year (Njama Awards - Zimbabwe) - 2013 | Soccer journalism, African Football, PSL (Premier Soccer League), CAF Champions League, Tactical Analysis, Transfer Market, ICC Cricket Awards | English
Michael Madyira is a Senior Journalist at FARPost, covering the Betway Premiership, African football and tactical analysis, with a focus on Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. He has more than a decade of experience in sports journalism. Before joining FARPost, he wrote for Goal.com, covering the Premier Soccer League (PSL), CAF inter-club competitions and major international tournaments. In 2013, while a sports reporter at The Standard in Zimbabwe, he won the FBC Sports Reporter of the Year award at the National Journalistic and Media Awards (Njama), as reported by the Zimbabwe Standard. He was later a voting panelist for the 2013/14 International Cricket Council (ICC) Awards.

Michael Madyira

Thabang Matuludi being unveiled by Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns sign another right-back as Matuludi arrival is confirmed

Mamelodi Sundowns have further beefed up the right-back position with the acquisition of another Bafana Bafana star, Thabang Matuludi, from Polokwane City…
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Luke Le Roux being unveiled by Cercle Brugge

What Le Roux brings to Cercle Brugge explained after failed Portsmouth stint 

Cercle Brugge KSV technical director Luciano Murchio has explained the value which South African attacker Luke Le Roux brings to the Belgian Jupiler League…
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Sandile Zungu addressing the media ahead of SAFA elections

SAFA presidential aspirant Sandile Zungu addresses stance on FIFA boss Infantino

SAFA presidential candidate Sandile Zungu says if elected to power, the local football mother body will be guided by CAF regarding the position to take on…
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Deano van Rooyen arriving at an Orlando Pirates training session

Cardoso issues Van Rooyen’s Sundowns progress update after shock Pirates departure

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has given an update on Deano van Rooyen’s readiness to make his debut for the Brazilians.  The 29-year-old was…
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Ilyes Mzoughi at training with Kaizer Chiefs

Are Petersen’s problems due to Mzoughi’s Kaizer Chiefs exit? Shongwe responds

Kaizer Chiefs legend William Shongwe has explained why he attributes Brandon Petersen's recent struggles to the departure of goalkeeper coach Ilyes Mzoughi,…
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Thabo Cele being announced as a new Mamelodi Sundowns player

Sundowns confirm signing of ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Thabo Cele

Mamelodi Sundowns have announced the signing of Thabo Cele, a few days after Kaizer Chiefs confirmed the midfielder’s departure. As previously reported by…
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Relebohile Mofokeng celebrating after scoring for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

Why Bartlett tips Relebohile Mofokeng for short-lived Belgium stay 

Former Bafana Bafana striker Shaun Bartlett has explained why he expects Relebohile Mofokeng's time in the Belgian Pro League with Royale Union…
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Pitso Mosimane sits with Lydia Monyepaso, Danny Jordaan and Linda Zwane during his unveiling as the new Bafana Bafana coach

Why Hlatshwayo believes Pitso Mosimane can surpass Broos as Bafana coach

Former Bafana Bafana captain Thulani Hlatshwayo has explained why he is convinced that Pitso Mosimane has the potential to match or surpass Hugo Broos’…
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Sandile Zungu addressing the media ahead of SAFA elections

Zungu reveals lofty SAFA ambitions, bullish on ‘clean sweep’ over Jordaan

SAFA presidential hopeful Sandile Zungu has disclosed his lofty FIFA World Cup ambitions if elected to the biggest job in South African football.  The…
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Oswin Appollis being pulled by a La Cure Waves player during a CAF Champions League encounter

Seven talking points as Pirates are frustrated by Champions League debutants 

Orlando Pirates threw their CAF Champions League pedigree under severe scrutiny after being held 0-0 by tournament debutants La Cure Waves SC in the first…
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Givemore Khupe in action for Sekhukhune United in a Betway Premiership match against TS Galaxy

Goalless Saturday as Sekhukhune’s woes continue post-Kaze era while Milford hold Chippa

Sekhukhune United began the post-Cedric Kaze era with a 0-0 draw against TS Galaxy in a Betway Premiership match at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane…
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Brandon Petersen saves a shot during warm-up before Kaizer Chiefs' match against Golden Arrows FC

William Shongwe explains Brandon Petersen’s ‘biggest problem’ after recent blunders

Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper William Shongwe has weighed in on Brandon Petersen’s recent struggles, pinpointing what he believes is the Amakhosi captain’s…
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