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Tshepo Rabothe

Senior Soccer Journalist
Farpost most improved journalist 2024 | Betway Premiership, SAFJA Excellence, Player Transfers, Tactical Match Analysis, South African Football Culture |
Tshepo Rabothe is a Gauteng-based Senior Soccer Journalist at FARPost, covering the Betway Premiership, transfers and tactical match analysis, and interviewing coaches and players across South African football. He was named FARPost’s Most Improved Journalist for 2024, and in 2025 he was nominated for the SAFJA Young Journalist of the Year award by the South African Football Journalists Association.

Tshepo Rabothe

Manqoba Mngqithi at Young Africans

Young Africans confirm sacking of Manqoba Mngqithi

Young Africans SC have officially terminated the contract of head coach Manqoba Mngqithi with immediate effect after a brief stint in Dar es Salaam,…
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Miguel Cardoso of Mamelodi Sundowns speaking

‘It’s a failure’ – Cardoso blunt on Sundowns’ shock Champions League exit

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has delivered a blunt assessment of his side’s major setback after shockingly crashing out of the CAF Champions…
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Simphiwe Masilela against African Stars

Four key talking points as Pirates thrash Africans Stars to advance in Champions League

Orlando Pirates thrashed African Stars 4-0 in the second leg of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round at Orlando Amstel Arena Arena on Friday…
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Nkosingiphile Ngcobo in a warm up

Da Cruz addresses Nkosingiphile Ngcobo’s lack of game time at Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz has addressed Nkosingiphile Ngcobo’s lack of game time at the club, revealing what the talented midfielder needs to…
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‘Don’t put us under pressure’ – Cardoso’s clear stance on Lazola Maku’s signing

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has opened up about the arrival of highly rated midfielder Lazola Maku, urging patience and insisting the…
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Miguel Cardoso with his Mamelodi Sundowns players

Miguel Cardoso breaks silence on Steve Komphela, Wiliete incident

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has broken his silence on the alleged physical clash involving Steve Komphela and Wiliete SC mentor Beto Bianchi…
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Lazola Maku in the U-20 squad

Roger Feutmba weighs in on Lazola Maku’s move to Mamelodi Sundowns

Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Roger Feutmba has weighed in on Lazola Maku’s move to the Brazilians following the youngster's official unveiling on…
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Gavin Hunt with Stellenbosch FC

Why Gavin Hunt is confident of challenging for Carling Knockout Cup

Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has explained why he's confident of challenging for the 2026 Carling Knockout Cup title. The experienced coach has…
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Ricardo Goss with Mamelodi Sundowns

Ricardo Goss reveals Sundowns’ challenge in Wiliete draw

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ricardo Goss has revealed the challenge faced by his side in their goalless draw against Wiliete SC in the CAF Champions League.…
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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Wiliete SC

Four talking points as Wiliete hold Sundowns to Champions League draw

Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a goalless draw by Angolan side Wiliete SC in the first leg of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round on Sunday.…
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Dimitar Pantev with Richards Bay

Pantev flags squad challenge as he bids to revive Richards Bay

Richards Bay FC coach Dimitar Pantev has highlighted the challenge of turning the club’s fortunes around with a squad he did not assemble, saying he and his…
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Fernando Da Cruz addressing the media

‘We lack efficiency’: Da Cruz on Chiefs’ winless run

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz has admitted his side lacks attacking efficiency after a 1-0 defeat to Red Arrows FC, extending their winless run to…
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