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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

Jose Riveiro conducting a training session.

Riveiro: ‘It’s still early to think about another silverware’

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has hinted that it's "still early" to think about another silverware as they prepare for the Nedbank Cup…
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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Keagan Dolly.

Dolly unfazed by Royal AM ahead of Nedbank Cup clash 

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Keagan Dolly is unfazed by Royal AM as he reckons that the side poses no cause of concern to Amakhosi ahead of the Nedbank Cup…
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Player's strike looming at PSL troubled side.

Player protest looming at troubled PSL side

It never rains, but it pours as players at a troubled PSL club may stage a protest. In recent weeks, Marumo Gallants has been making headlines for all the…
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Marumo Gallants interim coach Raymond Mdaka.

‘No dropping our heads,’ declares Mdaka amidst Marumo challenges

Marumo Gallants interim coach Raymond Mdaka has declared that they will not "drop their head" amidst the challenges the club is currently facing. Gallants…
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Marumo Gallants team manager Rufus Matsena.

Marumo Gallants team manager shares experience after surviving Libya hostage  

Marumo Gallants team manager Rufus Matsena has shared his nightmarish experience after surviving the Libya hostage for the last three weeks.  Matsena and…
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Wedson Nyirenda in jubilation mood with his former colleagues.

Nigeria legend axed as ex-Baroka coach returns to former club  

Zambian Super League side Zanaco has axed Nigeria legend Emmanuel Amunike, with an ex-Baroka FC coach taking over the reins. Amunike has been a Consultant…
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Percy Tau adds another title in Egypt.

Percy Tau adds another title under his belt in Egypt 

Percy Tau's Al Ahly beat Fagrie Lakay's Pyramids 2-1 after extra time to lift the Egyptian Cup. Goals from Mahmoud Kahraba and Hamdi Fathi sealed the…
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Raymond Mdaka's plans to save Marumo Gallants from the chop.

How Marumo Gallants coach plans to avoid DStv Prem relegation 

Marumo Gallants interim coach Raymond Mdaka has revealed how his side plans to avoid relegation from the DStv Premiership. Mdaka has orchestrated Bahlabane…
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Marumo Gallants duo touch down SA

Marumo Gallants detained duo touch down SA 

Marumo Gallants detained duo of team manager Rufus Matsena and therapist Dina Dhlomo have landed safely in South Africa on Monday morning, 10 April…
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Arthur Zwane confident of second spot finish.

Arthur Zwane: ‘Anything can still happen’

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane reckons that "anything can still happen" in the race for CAF Champions League qualification despite their 1-1 draw with…
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Arthur Zwane during the open media day

Arthur Zwane opens up about Kaizer Chiefs’ costly mistakes

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane has opened up about the costly mistakes that always result in the club dropping points in the DStv Premiership. Chiefs…
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Thembinkosi Lorch in action for Orlando Pirates.

Chippa United fall to Orlando Pirates in Gqeberha 

Orlando Pirates beat Chippa United 2-0 in a DStv Premiership clash at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday evening.  The Chilli Boys were doing…
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