Jessica Motaung has the backing of her father Dr Kaizer Motaung as she takes up her role in FIFA Men’s Football Stakeholders Committee.
The Kaizer Chiefs Marketing and commercial director is amongst a host of Africans that have recently assumed roles within the world football governing body.
“This is yet another well-deserved recognition for Jessica, acknowledging her dedication, expertise, and impactful contributions to South African and African football as a whole,” says Amakhosi’s executive chairman, Dr. Motaung.
Her tenure will span four years, commencing this year and concluding in 2029. The appointment was officially announced during the 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly held in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Monday, 6 October.
“It is a proud moment for us as an organisation to see her representing Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa and Africa at the highest level of global football. We will continue to support her wholeheartedly as she shares her remarkable talents with the world. We know she is strong and will deliver the results for the committee,” added Dr. Motaung.
Jessica’s rise in African football started with her appointment by CAF to the Women’s Football Standing Committee in 2022. This was followed by her appointment as Deputy Chairperson of CAF’s Africa Clubs Association (ACA) two years ago, a role she continues to fulfil with distinction.
“I am excited about this journey and hope to continue learning and sharing my experiences with the continent, ACA and South African football in general,” she said.
“It is also important to thank the PSL, led by Dr. Irvin Khoza; SAFA under Dr. Danny Jordaan’s tutelage; African Clubs Association under the chairmanship of Eng. Hersi Said and the continental football body, CAF, led by Dr. Patrice Motsepe, who has turned the organisation into the thriving entity we have today.”
