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SAFA boss meets FIFA President
28 February 2023 - SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan had a fruitful meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the sidelines of the Best FIFA Football Awards in the French capital Paris on Monday, 27 February 2023. The two discussed various football matters...
Turkish FA thanks SAFA President Dr Jordaan
18 February 2023 -- In a letter sent to SAFA, the Turkish FA thanked the SAFA President for words of compassion in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake.
SAFA President remarks to NEC meeting on 17 February 2023
Since our last NEC meeting on 17 September 2022, football has captured the attention of the world through major football events - the 2022 Qatar World Cup, the CHAN tournament in Algeria, Morocco became the first African country to make it to the semi-finals of the...
SAFA Newsletter
30 December 2022 - As we countdown to the end of 2022, we as SAFA look back at the calendar year with lots of pride and positives to take forward to 2023. Please read all about the year that was in our newsletter. SAFA Newsletter_Dec_2022Download
SAFA joins the world in mourning the passing of Brazil legend Pele
29 December 2022 - The South African Football Association (SAFA) has joined the world in mourning the passing of Brazil football legend Pele. The 82-year-old passed away on Thursday, 29 December 2022 after a long battle with cancer and SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan...
SAFA congratulates Morocco for becoming the first African country to reach World Cup semis
10 December 2022 - The South African Football Association (SAFA) has congratulated Morocco after the North Africans became the first country from Africa to qualify for the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup. SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan said Morocco have made the...
SAFA President wishes Matrics all the best
31 October 2022 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) would like to wish pupils writing their matric exams all the best. The final examinations commence on Monday (31 October 2022) and run until mid-November. SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan said the exams...
I believe we have a chance in our group -Dr Danny Jordaan
24 October 2022 - The draw for the 2023FIFA Women’s World Cup was confirmed on Saturday in Auckland, New Zealand, and Banyana Banyana were pitted against Italy, Sweden and Argentina in Group G. SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan, who attended as one...
Banyana coach Ellis arrives in Australia en route to FIFA Women’s World Cup Draw
20 October 2022 - Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has arrived in Australia and after spending a few hours in Sydney, she will proceed to her final destination in Auckland, New Zealand. Ellis is travelling with Banyana Banyana team manager Lauren...
Dr Jordaan off to NZ to sell SA’s FIFA Women’s World Cup bid
19 October 2022 - SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan will attend the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup draw to be held in Auckland, New Zealand, on Saturday 22 October 2022. Reigning African champions Banyana Banyana will know the identity of the teams they will face in their...