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SAFA have confirmed football fans will soon be returning to stadiums in South Africa, if they are fully vaccinated. A delegation of the Minister of Health, Dr. Joe Phaahla, and SAFA - headed by Dr. Danny Jordaan -  met on Monday, 4 October at SAFA House, where the ministry welcomed...

SAFA have confirmed that they will not make an official bit to host this year’s FIFA Club World Cup in South Africa. The tournament was originally scheduled to take place in Japan, but the Asian nation withdrew their interest due to challenges relating to COVID-19. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/fifa-to-host-club-world-cup-in-sa/ South Africa had been rumoured on...

Vaccinated fans could make a return to football next month, after SAFA President Danny Jordaan said he wants to give free tickets to fully vaccinated supporters for next month's Bafana Bafana game against Ethiopia. Jordaan was speaking at the launch of a vaccination social mobilisation campaign at the FNB Stadium...

By Velile Mnyandu The South African Football Association (SAFA) is set to receive millions thanks to Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates. SAFA are benefitting from the trio’s good run in CAF inter club competitions this season after all three made it out of the the group stages in Champions...

As reported by iDiski Times last month, former Banyana Banyana captain Amanda Dlamini has been appointed as SAFA's new Senior Manager, responsible for Commercial and Marketing. The news was confirmed by SAFA on Wednesday. According to the statement, Dlamini’s core responsibilities will be: "To oversee and monitor the management and service...

Former Banyana Banyana captain and TV analyst Amanda Dlamini is set to become the latest former national team player to join the South African Football Association (SAFA) administration, Velile Mnyandu reports. iDiski Times can exclusively reveal that Dlamini will soon be unveiled as the new SAFA commercial manager, a position which...

Egypt have announced a strong squad to face South Africa’s U23 side in two friendlies. Pharaos coach Shawky Gharib has named his squad for the double header against David Notoane’s side on 10 and 13 June. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/notoane-announces-u23-squad/ The games are in preparation for the Tokyo Olympics which start on 23 July, where...

The South African Football Association have cleared Stuart Baxter for a potential second stint at Kaizer Chiefs following his reckless “rape” comments in India earlier this year. The 67-year-old is close to returning to Amakhosi for a second stint at the club after Gavin Hunt was fired on Friday. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/chiefs-aiming-for-baxter-ntseki/ Baxter -...

By Velile Mnyandu (@Velile_Mnyandu) Amid a season marred by questionable referee decisions, VAR could be introduced in the PSL, according to SAFA president Danny Jordaan. The 69-year-old recently returned from a CAF Executive meeting, which he attended in his capacity as an advisor on marketing and competitions to new CAF president...

By Lethabo Kganyago (@ngwanamogoto) Former Banyana Banyana player Lydia Monyepao has praised SAFA for empowering women and giving ex-players leadership roles after her appointment as new South African Football Association Chief Operations Officer last week.  She says she has had some time to reflect and sees the task that lies ahead...