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SAFA conveys condolences on the passing of Joel Faya
18 May 2024 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) has sent condolences to the family of late former player Joel Faya. Faya's daughter Nombuso said the 66-year-old former AmaZulu player passed away on Friday after a short illness and is likely to be buried on...
Dr Ellis announces squad for international friendlies against Senegal
16 May 2024 - Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis has announced her squad for the two international friendly matches against Senegal in the coming days. Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions Banyana Banyana will play two away international friendly...
SAFA delegation led by Dr Jordaan attends 74th FIFA Congress
15 May 2024 - A South African Football Association (SAFA) delegation led by President Dr Danny Jordaan is in Bangkok, Thailand, to attend the 74th FIFA Congress. Dr Jordaan said work began immediately after touchdown and they have continued where they left off in...
Broos announces preliminary Bafana squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
15 May 2024 – Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named a 36-member preliminary squad for next month's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe. The South African senior men's national team face Nigeria's Super Eagles away from home in Uyo on Friday,...
Bafana vs Zimbabwe FIFA World Cup clash to kick off at 18h00
11 May 2024 – The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Bafana Bafana and Zimbabwe at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, 11 June 2024 will kick off at 18h00. The initial communication from FIFA had the game penciled in for a 21h00 kick off, but South...
South Africa dominant at the inaugural COSAFA Awards
10 May 2024 - South Africa dominated the inaugural COSAFA Awards held at the Sandton Convention Centre on Thursday night with local coaches and players taking centre stage. It was a fantastic night for South African football and Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis...
Banyana to face Senegal in international friendly matches
8 May 2024 - Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions Banyana Banyana will play two away international friendly matches against Senegal during the FIFA break in the coming weeks. Coach Dr Desiree Ellis' charges will face the West Africans in their backyard on...
SAFA Ekurhuleni wraps up Phase 1 of CAF B Diploma
6 May 2024 – The first phase of the CAF B Diploma concluded at the Germiston Stadium on Sunday afternoon and it was a success. SAFA Ekurhuleni have become unrivalled with coaching education, and the region was very eager to host this prestigious course when the...
Free State Stadium to host Bafana vs Zimbabwe FIFA World Cup clash
2 May 2024 - Bafana Bafana will host their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, 11 June 2024. SAFA acting CEO Dr Thulani Ngwenya confirmed that the South African senior men's national team will return to...
SAFA Ekurhuleni begin CAF B Diploma Coaching Course
29 April 2024 - The CAF B Diploma Coaching Course first phase got underway at Germiston Stadium where 25 coaches will begin the journey to attaining their CAF B License Coaching badges. The first phase will run from 29 April to 5 May 2024. The coaches are expected to...
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