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Broos to announce final Bafana squad as Early Bird tickets promo nears end
6 June 2023 - Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos will announce his final squad for this month’s mouthwatering 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against FIFA World Cup semi-finalists Morocco on Thursday, 8 June 2023. Broos’ charges, who have already achieved...
SA’s 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Bid receives huge boost
5 June 2023 - South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan and CEO Lydia Monyepao met with Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa on Monday (5 June 2023) to give an update on South Africa’s interest to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World...
Ellis names Banyana preliminary squad for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
5 June 2023 – Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has announced a preliminary 36-member squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The SASOL-sponsored South African senior women’s national team will go into camp in...
Banyana to face Costa Rica in international friendly ahead of World Cup
2 June 2023 - African Champions Banyana Banyana will face Costa Rica in an international friendly match to be played in Nga Puna Wai Sport Complex in Christchurch, New Zealand, on 15 July 2023. The match will form part of coach Desiree Ellis' preparations for the FIFA...
Hollywoodbets Super League moves into second half of the season
2 June 2023 – The Hollywoodbets Super League moves into week 16 this weekend with eight matches taking place around the country. Expect action galore on Saturday (3 June 2023) as reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies travel to Kimberley to face a stubborn...
SAFA update on suggested league team numbers
30 May 2023 - The South African Football Association (SAFA) has noted the media reports claiming that the Association is in talks with the Premier Soccer League (PSL) about increasing the number of premiership teams from 16 to 18 sides. SAFA wishes to state that no...
Banyana coach launches book about her life
30 May 2023 - A book documenting Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis’ rise from Salt River, Cape Town, to the world stage was launched in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Tuesday night (30 May 2023). Written by sports journalist Luke Alfred, the book titled "Magic" follows...
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ABC Motsepe National 2023 Playoffs semi finalists confirmed
8 June 2023 - The draw for the 2023 ABC Motsepe National Playoffs semi-finals was conducted at the end of Day 3 action at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg. Upington City will battle it out against Mpheni Home Defenders in the opening semi-final on Friday, 9...
SAFA President Dr. Jordaan briefs MINMEC on the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Bid
8 June 2023 - South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan met with Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa in Bloemfontein on Thursday (8 June 2023) to present South Africa's plans and interest in hosting the 2027 FIFA Women’s World...
Broos names final 23-man Bafana squad for Morocco AFCON clash
8 June 2023– After days of speculation by the media and the public, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos finally unveiled the final list of players he will send out to represent South Africa in the mouthwatering 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against World Cup...
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Broos names final 23-man Bafana squad for Morocco AFCON clash
8 June 2023– After days of speculation by the media and the public, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos finally unveiled the final list of players he will send out to represent South Africa in the mouthwatering 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against World Cup...
Broos to announce final Bafana squad as Early Bird tickets promo nears end
6 June 2023 - Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos will announce his final squad for this month’s mouthwatering 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against FIFA World Cup semi-finalists Morocco on Thursday, 8 June 2023. Broos’ charges, who have already achieved...
Bafana coach announces preliminary squad for Morocco showdown
23 May 2023 – Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named a 34-member preliminary squad for the mouthwatering 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against FIFA World Cup semi-finalists Morocco next month. Broos’ charges face the Moroccans at FNB Stadium, in...
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SAFA President Dr. Jordaan briefs MINMEC on the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Bid
8 June 2023 - South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan met with Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa in Bloemfontein on Thursday (8 June 2023) to present South Africa's plans and interest in hosting the 2027 FIFA Women’s World...
SA’s 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Bid receives huge boost
5 June 2023 - South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan and CEO Lydia Monyepao met with Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa on Monday (5 June 2023) to give an update on South Africa’s interest to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World...
Ellis names Banyana preliminary squad for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
5 June 2023 – Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has announced a preliminary 36-member squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The SASOL-sponsored South African senior women’s national team will go into camp in...
COACHING EDUCATION >>
More provinces wrap up U15 TDS Interprovincial trials
29 May 2023 – SAFA Free State, Limpopo and Gauteng held trials this past weekend in search of players that will represent them at the upcoming U15 TDS Interprovincial tournament scheduled for 8 July 2023. The Free State had a successful tournament and the province...
Three more province conclude U15 TDS Interprovincial trials
22 May 2023 – More provinces have concluded their provincial trials for the U15 TDS Interprovincial tournament as the start of the inaugural tournament scheduled for next month (8 July 2023) edges closer. SAFA Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape and the North West held trials...
Provinces on track with preparations for inaugural U15 TDS Interprovincial
15 May 2023 – The South African Football Association provincial teams are on track with their selections and preparations for the upcoming U15 Talent Development Scheme Interprovincial Tournament scheduled for 8 July 2023. A few provinces have already selected their...
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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...
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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, Julio...
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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