The escalating costs of national team camps and match bonuses were dominant topics at the SAFA Congress yesterday because the current financial model is unsustainable.
Banyana Banyana’s preparations for the defense of their WAFCON title is back on track after the issue of unpaid match bonuses was resolved yesterday.
The process of introducing Video Assistance Referee (VAR) in South Africa is moving quickly, following the availability of funding to implement the project from the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie.
SAFA CEO Lydia Monyepao says Banyana Banyana are not where they need to be in terms of readiness for the upcoming CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for July next year in Morocco.
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), led by Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Ms. Nomsa Chabeli, and the South African Football Association (SAFA), headed by CEO Ms. Lydia Monyepao, held a highly productive meeting at the SABC headquarters in Auckland Park on Thursday, 19 December 2024.
SAFA CEO Lydia Monyepao has revealed they are working around the clock to secure another strong opponent to help Banyana Banyana’s preparations for their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title defence.