Premier Soccer League match officials have recently received a financial boost, and the media asked the league for the exact figures. The public has often held the perception that referees in South Africa’s elite division are underpaid, which contributes to their non-performance or lack of consistency. But this couldn’t be Read more…
Safa president Danny Jordaan said the association is considering bringing legendary coach Arsène Wenger to South Africa next month to share his wisdom on coaching, development and grassroots football. “We’ve engaged with Fifa, CAF and Arsène Wenger on exactly how we build and grow competitive teams. ALSO READ | FORMER Read more…
The SA Football Association [SAFA] have expressed concerns over a missing assistant referee officiating in the PSL. Assistant referee Tshepo Nojila, who hails from North West, was last seen by his girlfriend on Tuesday, 7 February. ALSO READ | HERE ARE 11 TEAMS THAT HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE NEDBANK CUP Read more…
Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will be introduced “maybe next season”, something that will please fans and premier division clubs, according to SAFA president Danny Jordaan. However, there are challenges when it comes to stadiums as many clubs don’t own venues, with acting PSL CEO Mato Madlala previously saying they are Read more…
Former Kaizer Chiefs head of scouting Walter “Baresi” Steenbok has been confirmed as the new South African Football Association (SAFA) Technical Director today. According to SABC Sport, The decision of the SAFA Technical Committee to fill the position that has been vacant for the past two years, since the departure Read more…
A SAFA official was ASSAULTED by fans in what is one of the most DISGUSTING acts of violence you’ll ever see on a soccer pitch! SAFA referee, Lionel Bergman was ASSAULTED by infuriated fans. This occurred during the crucial ABC Motsepe League match between Upington FC and Real Madrid. Watch video here: Bergman awarded a free kick to Madrid which resulted in the match winning Read more…