18 March 2020 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) has sought medical advice regarding the playing of football behind closed doors. The advice can be found in this letter.
12 March 2020 – In the light of the ‘COVID-19’ outbreak, which has been officially declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), we have been forced to take the difficult decision to postpone the celebration of WFS Africa, scheduled for...
Do not drink from the same water bottle during the game or training, but always use a personalised water bottle and do not exchange other items (towels, bathrobes, etc.) with other players.Avoid eating food in the changing room.Keep your personal items and clothes in...
2 March 2020 – The International Football Association Board (The IFAB) at its 134th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in Belfast, Northern Ireland agreed to draw up protocols to be used in trials for substitutions in cases of concussion. Following feedback from...
17 February 2020 – The Medical Department of the South African Football Association (SAFA) has taken a decision to update and upgrade their player medical forms required for a footballer to participate in any football related activity. The move comes in light of...
22 May 2019 – Concussion is one of the most common head injuries in football. It is therefore critical to give our football family some insight on concussion. Concussion is also a specialised topic so I will try and give a very basic overview for the benefit of...
