The South African Football Association and Standard Bank have announced a landmark sponsorship that will see Africa’s largest bank by assets become an official partner, supporting Banyana Banyana and grassroots national teams from 2026 and beyond.
The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for South Africa as 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champions Sasol Banyana Banyana are also preparing to contest the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations later this year.
“This partnership reflects the kind of investment that South African football needs,” says SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan.
“Standard Bank’s support will strengthen the competitiveness of our national teams and development structures as they represent our country on the continental and world stage,” said Jordaan.
“For Standard Bank, the sponsorship is a natural extension of our commitment to South Africa.”
CEO of Standard Bank South Africa, David Hodnett
“Football remains the most widely followed sport in South Africa, playing a unique role in uniting communities and inspiring national pride aligned to our purpose, ‘Africa is our home, we drive her growth’.”
“Standard Bank’s partnership with SAFA builds on decades of supporting sport initiatives, from junior ranks through to national levels,” said Hodnett. “Through this partnership, the bank is investing in the aspirations of a nation and its people, and that aligns squarely with our purpose of driving Africa’s growth.”
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“The people who fill those stadiums and paint the cities green and gold are our clients, and they come from the communities we serve every day.”
Banyana Banyana is set to be in action later this year when the 2026 WAFCON takes place, after it was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Dr Desiree Ellis’s team also showed a competitive spirit at the 2023 Women’s FIFA World Cup.
Original Copy: SAFA, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: The South African Football Association (SAFA) and Standard Bank have announced a landmark sponsorship that will see Africa’s largest bank by assets become an official partner, supporting Banyana Banyana and grassroots national teams from 2026 and beyond. All Photos: Supplied
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