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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

Kaizer Chiefs advance to the Nedbank Cup last eight.

Chiefs edge Casric Stars to book Nedbank Cup quarterfinal place

Kaizer Chiefs have defeated the Motsepe Foundation Championship side Casric Stars with a 2-1 scoreline to reach the Nedbank Cup quarterfinals at FNB Stadium…
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Kermit Erasmus in action for Orlando Pirates in the DStv Premiership.

Riveiro explains decision to substitute Kermit Erasmus at halftime

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has shed some light on why striker Kermit Erasmus was substituted at halftime during their Nedbank Cup last 16…
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Orlando Pirates vs Venda Football Academy

Orlando Pirates deliver extra-time K.O to gutsy Venda Football Academy

Orlando Pirates claimed a 2-1 victory over the National First Division side Venda Football Academy in extra time to book a spot in the Nedbank Cup…
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Percy Tau in celebratory mood.

Rulani Mokwena twice whispered in Percy Tau’s ear… expresses his admiration for Bafana star

Any sharp-eyed footballer follower would have seen Rulani Mokwena whisper to Percy Tau twice on Saturday 11 March at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium. The first…
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Al Ahly coach Marcel Koller banking on Percy Tau to hurt Sundowns.

Under fire Al Ahly coach pleads with Sundowns to play fair…

Under fire Al Ahly coach Marcel Koller has pleaded with Mamelodi Sundowns to play the next two CAF Champions League games "fairly".  Koller fears that if…
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Ntando Nkosi at Mamelodi Sundowns training session.

Rulani Mokwena hails Ntando Nkosi for taking another step in his development 

Rulani Mokwena has hailed Mamelodi Sundowns' 18-year-old rising star Ntando Nkosi for taking another step in his development.  The nascent Bafana Ba Style…
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Percy Tau in action against Mamelodi Sundowns

Al Ahly coach banking on Percy Tau to hurt Sundowns 

Al Ahly head coach Marcel Koller is banking on ex-Mamelodi Sundowns striker Percy Tau to try to get the Egyptian giants their first win against Masandawana…
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Mohamed El Shenawy in celebratory mood.

Why Al Ahly struggle to beat Sundowns at home 

Al Ahly captain Mohamed El Shenawy has revealed why they have been struggling to beat Mamelodi Sundowns in South Africa.  The highly-rated goal-minder put it…
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Gabriano Shelton in Liverpool colours.

Liverpool captain Shelton included in provisional Amajimbos squad

Liverpool captain Gabriano Shelton was included in the Amajimbos provisional squad for the CAF 2023 U17 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON]. SA U17 coach Duncan…
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Banyana Banyana in celebrations after winning the WAFCON tournament.

Banyana star spotted at Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies 

Banyana Banyana star Lebohang Ramalepe was spotted at Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies' training ground on Thursday, 9 March 2023.  FARPost has it in good authority…
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Dillon Sheppard and Arthur Zwane during a game

Sheppard backing Zwane to weather the storm amid Chiefs’ struggles

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Dillon Sheppard has backed Arthur Zwane to weather the storm amid the Soweto giants' poor showing this season. Sheppard said…
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Kgaugelo Chauke headlines Amaglug-glug squad.

Siya Ligendza and Kgaugelo Chauke headline David Notoane’s preliminary squad  

Siya Ligendza and Kgaugelo Chauke headline David Notoane's 29-member preliminary squad for CAF U23 Olympic qualifiers.  Notoane announced the preliminary…
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