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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

Bafana Bafana and Burnley FC star Lyle Foster.

Stats reveal Lyle Foster’s vital role at Burnley

Lyle Foster has been a revelation for Burnley FC since their promotion to the topflight, and his stats reveal his vital role at Turf Moor, writes Bongani…
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Moroka Swallows head coach Steve Komphela addressing the media.

Komphela singles out Richards Bay’s dangermen ahead of Carling Knockout tie

Moroka Swallows coach Steve Komphela has named Richards Bay players who could cause an upset for them when the two sides meet on Sunday in the Carling Black…
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Orlando Pirates talented winger Thembinkosi Lorch back in action.

Lorch reacts to his return after R100 000 Man of the Match award

Orlando Pirates' Thembinkosi Lorch celebrated his return from injury with a Man of the Match performance, pocketing R100 000, in the Carling Black Label…
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Orlando Pirates v Cape Town Spurs at Orlando Stadium.

5 talking points as Pirates sink CT Spurs in Carling Knockout

Orlando Pirates beat struggling Cape Town Spurs with a 2-0 scoreline in the last 16 of the Carling Black Label Knockout Cup at Orlando Stadium on Friday…
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Carling Black Label Knockout Cup trophy.

Carling Knockout Quarter-final Draw: How it works 

The PSL have confirmed the Carling Black Label Knockout Cup quarter-final draw procedure on Friday, 20 October 2023.  The Carling Knockout quarter-final…
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Tim Sukazi addressing the media for TS Galaxy

Tim Sukazi blasts ‘unapologetic’ Zungu, provides Parker update

TS Galaxy chairman Tim Sukazi has blasted 'unapologetic' Bongani Zungu after a horrific tackle on Bernard Parker in the Carling Knockout Cup. Zungu was sent…
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Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis.

Ellis announces Banyana squad to face DR Congo in Olympic qualifiers  

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has announced her squad that will face DR Congo in two 2024 CAF Women’s Olympic qualifiers this month.  The…
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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Molefi Ntseki at the Carling Black Label Knockout Cup presser.

Every word Ntseki said about why Chiefs aren’t scoring

Molefi Ntseki has explained the reasons behind Kaizer Chiefs' struggles in front of goal, an issue the side has been facing since last season.   Amakhosi…
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Orlando Pirates striker Zakhele Lepasa in celebratory mood.

Jose Riveiro has his say on Zakhele Lepasa’s Bafana withdrawal

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has had his say on Zakhele Lepasa's withdrawal from Bafana Bafana last weekend. Hugo Broos' charges played two…
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Rulani Mokwena speaking on SuperSport TV

‘Show me any team that plays a day after FIFA break’: Rulani Mokwena

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has bemoaned playing a day after the FIFA break, following their elimination from the Carling Knockout Cup.…
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Justin Shonga in action for Orlando Pirates

DStv Premiership club Justin Shonga nearly joined before moving to Georgia

Former Orlando Pirates striker Justin Shonga came close to joining a DStv Premiership club before securing a move to FC Gagra in Georgia. The well-travelled…
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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos and striker Lebo Mothiba.

The nation Broos and Mothiba tip to win AFCON

Bafa Bafana coach Hugo Broos and striker Lebo Mothiba have named the nation they tip to win the next edition of the AFCON. Bafana played a 1-1 draw against…
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