Amajimbos Prepare for Japan Battle

South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan has backed the SA U17 side to come right in the FIFA World Cup in Doha, Qatar. Amajimbos have reached the round of 32 stage and will come up against Japan on Saturday, with kick-off set for 15:30 SA time. Vela Khumalo’s boys managed a win, a… Continue reading Amajimbos Prepare for Japan Battle

Minister of Sport, SAFA President Make Contradicting Statements!

CONTRADICTION: SAFA President Danny Jordaan and Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie are not on the same page. Photo: Supplied

The South African Football Association (SAFA) employee(s) who almost cost Bafana Bafana their FIFA 2026 World Cup spot will face no punishment, according to president Danny Jordaan. You would be forgiven for thinking heads would roll for the grave error, but no, it is business as usual at SAFA House. Bafana Bafana were almost home… Continue reading Minister of Sport, SAFA President Make Contradicting Statements!

SAFA: There’s No Missing Money!

REJECTED: The South African Football Association (SAFA) has rejected claims that its president, Danny Jordaan, was paid more than R10 million without the approval of the NEC in 2020. Photo: SAFA

The South African Football Association (SAFA) is once again putting out fires amid claims of financial mismanagement. SAFA’s latest fightback stems from a Friday report by the Mail & Guardian, detailing SAFA’s financial troubles over the years under the leadership of Danny Jordaan, who has been president of local football’s governing body since 2013. In… Continue reading SAFA: There’s No Missing Money!

SAFA Laughs Off Danny Jordaan Claims

REJECTED: The South African Football Association (SAFA) has rejected claims that its president, Danny Jordaan, was paid more than R10 million without the approval of the NEC in 2020. Photo: SAFA

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has rejected claims that its president, Danny Jordaan, “was paid more than R10 million from the association without the knowledge and approval of the NEC in 2020.” According to a weekend report, former SAFA media officer Namhla Mphelo “allegedly saw a payment of R10 million made to Danny Jordaan… Continue reading SAFA Laughs Off Danny Jordaan Claims

SAFA President Calls for Bafana Support Ahead of 2026 World Cup Qualifier

The South African Football Association (Safa) president Danny Jordaan is looking forward to a “buzzing” Peter Mokaba Stadium next month. Bafana Bafana have a date with neighbours Lesotho – a FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier that will be played at the Polokwane venue on 21 March, which is a Human Rights Day in South Africa.… Continue reading SAFA President Calls for Bafana Support Ahead of 2026 World Cup Qualifier

SAFA Eases Former Bafana Coach Shakes Mashaba’s Pain

Ephraim ‘Shakes’ Mashaba’s contribution to Bafana Bafana over the years has not gone unnoticed. On Wednesday, 5 February, the South African Football Association (SAFA) paid Mashaba a visit at the hospital to award him a bronze medal attained when Bafana Bafana finished third at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast a… Continue reading SAFA Eases Former Bafana Coach Shakes Mashaba’s Pain

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