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Broos announces preliminary squad for clashes against Eswatini and Côte d’Ivoire
23 September 2023 - Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named a 36-member preliminary squad for the international friendly matches against Eswatini and Côte d’Ivoire next month. Broos’ charges host Eswatini on 13 October 2023 (kick off is at 18h00) and then travel to...
Madlala joins SAFA as new Commercial and Marketing Manager
22 September 2023 - The South African Football Association (SAFA) has appointed Errol Madlala as the new Commercial and Marketing Manager. Madlala has an almost 20-year professional track record of delivering first-to-market and unconventional branding building...
Banyana Banyana go down to the USA
USA…..(3)3 (L. Williams 32’, 41’, T.Rodman 34’) RSA…..(0)0 22 September 2023 - Banyana Banyana suffered a humbling defeat at the hands of the United States of America in an international friendly match played at the TQL Stadium on Thursday afternoon. Coach...
Banyana ready to face the USA in highly anticipated showdown
21 September 2023 - Banyana Banyana are ready to face the United States of America after conducting their final training session ahead of their highly anticipated showdown against the former FIFA Women’s World Cup champions. The African Champions face the pedigreed...
Down to business for Banyana in the USA
20 September 2023 - The South African senior women’s team quickly got down to business and had their first official training session on Tuesday afternoon after their arrival in the USA this week. The reigning African Champions face the U.S. women’s national team in...
Safa Vice-President Zwane gives Schools Sports symposium thumbs up
19 September 2023 – SAFA Vice-President Linda Zwane says the Schools Sport symposium called up by Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa was great for the overall alignment of schools’ multi-coded structure. Zwane said this way, all federations will work...
Banyana depart for the US to face the former FIFA Women’s World Cup champions
17 September 2023 – Banyana Banyana departed for the United States of America on Sunday night (17 September 2023) ahead of their two international friendly matches against the former FIFA Women’s World Cup champions this month. Coach Desiree...
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SAFA Technical department begins tour of the provinces
26 September 2023 - The South African Football Association’s (SAFA) Technical department began visits of the provinces this past weekend when they travelled to Witbank, Mpumalanga to discuss matters affecting the different regions. The agenda of the visit touched on...
Sasol and SAFA launch the 2023 Sasol League National Championship
26 September: The 2023 Sasol League National Championship tournament promises to be another thrilling encounter where nine provincial winners will compete to be the 2023 Sasol League National Champions. The Championship will be held at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium...
Banyana wrap up tour of the USA in Chicago
USA……(1)2 (Rodman 18’, Sonnett 49’) RSA……(0)0 25 September 2023 – Banyana Banyana’s tour of the United States of America ended on a disappointing note as coach Desiree Ellis’ charges suffered a 0-2 defeat to the hosts at Soldier...
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Broos announces preliminary squad for clashes against Eswatini and Côte d’Ivoire
23 September 2023 - Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named a 36-member preliminary squad for the international friendly matches against Eswatini and Côte d’Ivoire next month. Broos’ charges host Eswatini on 13 October 2023 (kick off is at 18h00) and then travel to...
Bafana maintain unbeaten run as they beat DR Congo at Orlando
12 September 2023 - Bafana Bafana beat the DR Congo 1-0 in an exciting international friendly match played at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday night to extend their unbeaten run to nine games. Lyle Foster scored the only goal of the match in the 25th minute to win a game...
Bafana held to a goalless draw by Namibia
9 September 2023 - Bafana Bafana were held to a goalless draw by Namibia during a international friendly match played at Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Coach Hugo Broos gave opportunities to a lot of players to stake their claim in the team, but the Namibians...
NATIONAL WOMEN >>
Banyana wrap up tour of the USA in Chicago
USA……(1)2 (Rodman 18’, Sonnett 49’) RSA……(0)0 25 September 2023 – Banyana Banyana’s tour of the United States of America ended on a disappointing note as coach Desiree Ellis’ charges suffered a 0-2 defeat to the hosts at Soldier...
Banyana switch focus to second match against the USA
23 September 2023 - Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis will want her charges to put the defeat to the United States of America this week behind them and turn their attention to the second international friendly match between the two sides...
Banyana Banyana go down to the USA
USA…..(3)3 (L. Williams 32’, 41’, T.Rodman 34’) RSA…..(0)0 22 September 2023 - Banyana Banyana suffered a humbling defeat at the hands of the United States of America in an international friendly match played at the TQL Stadium on Thursday afternoon. Coach...
COACHING EDUCATION >>
SAFA Technical department begins tour of the provinces
26 September 2023 - The South African Football Association’s (SAFA) Technical department began visits of the provinces this past weekend when they travelled to Witbank, Mpumalanga to discuss matters affecting the different regions. The agenda of the visit touched on...
Sasol and SAFA launch the 2023 Sasol League National Championship
26 September: The 2023 Sasol League National Championship tournament promises to be another thrilling encounter where nine provincial winners will compete to be the 2023 Sasol League National Champions. The Championship will be held at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium...
SAFA Gauteng rubbishes disunity claims
25 September 2023 - The leadership of SAFA Gauteng has fired back at claims that there is disunity in the province. SAFA Gauteng chairperson Pius Nqandela and SAFA Ekurhuleni Region President Job Mchunu have strongly dismissed the claims and said they are part of a...
MYSAFA >>
MYSAFA proves an effective weapon against age cheating
24 April 2023 - Age cheating has become a widespread problem in African football with rogue schools, clubs and even parents sometimes complicit in forging players’ ages in order to gain an advantage on the pitch. SAFA's commitment to fighting cheating via digital...
SAFA Celebrates 1,25M Registrations Milestone on MYSAFA by Inqaku
19 April 2023 – Inqaku, a sports technology company based in Gqeberha, and the South African Football Association (SAFA) are proud to announce that MYSAFA has surpassed a significant milestone of 1,25M player registrations, cementing its position as the most...
MYSAFA legend Romeo Ngxolo laid to rest
26 November 2022 – MYSAFA head of support Bantu Romeo Ngxolo was laid to rest today in his home village of Tentergate, EC, after passing on 12 November, in Despatch, EC. SAFA Head of Competitions Moremi Klip, spoke highly of Romeo’s contributions to football. “I...
SAFA eCup >>
Mzansi qualifies for the FIFAe Nations Cup 2023
25 May 2023 – The weekend of the 20th and 21st of May brought with it the final hurdle ahead of the FIFAe Nations Cup 2023 finals set to take place in-person at a yet unconfirmed location later this year. SAFA Gaming’s FIFA 23 team comprised of Kaylan Moodley,...
The SAFA Gaming national team begins their qualifying journey to the FIFAe Nations Cup 2023
14 April 2023 – The SAFA Gaming national team jetted off to Dubai on Thursday (13 April 2023) to play in the first round of the FIFAe Nations Online Qualifiers 2023. The competition is part of the global FIFAe Nations Series 2023 where FIFA Member Associations select...
Zaid April crowned as the SAFA eCup 2023 champion
28 March 2023 – The SAFA eCup finished with a bang as Zaid April was crowned champion on FIFA23 in Johannesburg on Saturday. The competition is part of the global FIFAe Nations Series 2023 where FIFA member associations select their national teams to qualify to the...
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