Women in Football on the Rise in Africa
Women are making strides in football on the African continent both on and off the field as the South African Football Association highlights the outstanding achievements of female athletes and leaders.
Nqobile Ndlovu: The Value of Sports Business Strategies
Sport Social Media strategist, Nqobile Ndlovu intends to compile sports business reports to give sports fans, sponsors, rights holders and athletes better insight into the financial side of the game. #BestMan
Makalima Nominated as Refereeing Candidate for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Top South African referee, Akhona Makalima, has been nominated by world football governing body, FIFA, as a candidate for the next FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand in 2023. #GoGirls
Mosa Dladla Takes Over New SAFA Appointment in Free State
Former Mangaung Regional Secretary of SAFA, Mosa Dladla, is thrilled about her appointment as Free State’s SAFA Provincial Executive Officer #GoGirls
Olympic Performances and Historic Partnerships Headline July Newsmakers List
South African women in sport continue to raise the bar globally, resulting in increased corporate support of the 2021 Momentum gsport Awards as reflected in a fierce #GAL2021 July Newsmakers list #SheOwnsHerSuccess
Social Media Celebrates Lydia Monyepao’s SAFA COO Appointment
Social media joins in on the celebrations as former Banyana Banyana player turned corporate star, Lydia Monyepao, will be taking on her new role as SAFA Chief Operating Officer in June #MondayMotivation #GoGirls
Ellis Keeping National Team Players in Top Condition
Banyana Banyana head coach, Desiree Ellis, is keeping local players in tip top shape at a national team camp at the SAFA Technical Centre.
Grassroots Football Development Programme Underway in KZN
MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation, Hlengiwe Mavimbela, leads the way to ensure the growth of women’s football in KwaZulu-Natal, handing out necessary equipment to 16 teams in the province.
Booysen Breaks the Internet Following South Sudan Appointment
Vera Pauw and Jean Sseninde lead tributes as world football reacts to South Africa’s Shilene Booysen’s appointment as South Sudan women’s football coach.
Tennis, Soccer, Cricket, Canoeing and Cycling Issue Covid19 Provisions
Multiple South African sports federations issue provisions for the regulation of in-person athletic activities to combat the spread of COVID19
SAFA Looking Forward to Bumper 2021
SAFA is looking forward to a bumper 2021 with the SAFA National Women’s League increased to 14 teams, and the commencement of the CAF Women’s Champions League and the FIFA World Club Cup competitions.
Emma Hendricks Lauds de Koker Elevation
SAFA’s Chairperson of Women’s Football, Emma Hendricks, lauds the appointment of Elizabeth de Koker as a new member of the National Executive Committee. Hendricks also thanks SAFA for spearheading the advancement of women in football.