What is needed to become a referee

The South African Football Association is demarcated in accordance to the Municipal Structures Act. There are 52 SAFA Regions and 341 Local Football Associations across the Republic of South Africa. Recruitment is done in schools, clubs, etc. In order to become a...

Decisions of CAF Executive Committee – 8 May 2017

The CAF Executive Committee under the chairmanship of CAF President Ahmad met on Monday, 8 May 2017 at the Sheraton Hotel in Manama, Bahrain. Two members, Adoum Djibrine and Lydia Nsekera were excused. Fifteen (15) items on the agenda were discussed and the following...

Dr Danny Jordaan named Chair of CAF Marketing and TV Committee

South African Football Association (SAFA) President, Dr. Danny Jordaan, has been named new CAF Chairman of the Marketing and TV Committee. Dr Jordaan, who was chief organizer of the 2010 FIFA World Cup was also named Deputy Chair of the Club Licensing Committee while...

Amajita beat Maccabi FC in practice match

The Burger King-sponsored South African U20 Men’s National Team beat Maccabi FC 1-0 in a practice match played earlier today (Monday, 8 May 2017) in Balfour Park, Johannesburg. Maccabi are the current Gauteng Province champions of the ABC Motsepe League. A second half...

Banyana Banyana overseas contingent on the rise

The number of South African women footballers plying their trade overseas is on the increase. The number now stands at 17 in total. The latest overseas recruits are defenders Caryn van Ryneveld and Jamie Lee Witbooi, who have been snapped up by IBV in Iceland –...

Singh: South African with a Brazilian soul

South Africa’s Luther Singh has won the golden boot at his last two international tournaments The winger is currently on the books at Braga B in Portugal The Amajita face a tough group containing Uruguay, Japan and Italy Resplendent in yellow, a colour so synonymous...