SOUTH-AFRICAN-FOOTBALL-ASSOCIATION

Danny Jordaan during the international friendly match between South Afria and DR Congo at Orlando Stadium on September 12, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Danny Jordaan backtracks on Bafana Bafana's AFCON $7 million bonus comment

In a turn of events, South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan has denied that he had promised Bafana Bafana will share $7 million (R133 million) should they win the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in Ivory Coast next month.

SAFA head of medical Dr Thulani Ngwenya

Continued use of Dagga by some SA footballers giving Sports Medics a headache

The increasing use of cannabinoids (Dagga) amongst some footballers in South African football is proving to be a challenge to contain especially in the national teams says South African Football Association (SAFA) Chief Medical Officer Dr Thulani Ngwenya.

CEO Lydia Monyepao and SAFA Vice President Linda Zwane during the SAFA Academy launch at SAFA House on August 24, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

SAFA approves implementation of coaching standards in SA from 2024/2025 season

The long-awaited implementation of the coaching standards in South African football as part of the CAF club licensing regulations, will finally come into effect at the beginning of the 2024/2025 season.

Deputy Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Nocawe Mafu

Government to hold SAFA accountable on Women's Professional League

Deputy Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Nocawe Mafu has called on the South African Football Association (SAFA) to stick to its promise of starting a professional women’s football league.

Gavin Hunt during the DStv Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on January 16, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Gavin Hunt advocates for growth of South African coaches

Respected football coach Gavin Hunt has lauded the South African Football Associatiion (SAFA) for re-launching its professional coaching training for the betterment of the local game.

South Africa coach Hugo Broos during the Africa Cup of Nations, Qualifier match between South Africa and Morocco at FNB Stadium on June 17, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Looming Bafana Bafana strike averted as SAFA finally pays bonuses

A looming strike in the Bafana Bafana camp over unpaid match bonuses that threatened even the boycott of Saturday’s international friendly match against Namibia has been averted.

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