Danny Jordaan succession talk behind SAFA and SAFPU’s feud?

In the middle of the Banyana bonus negotiations last week, SAFA released a strongly-worded statement that appeared to be questioning the legitimacy of SAFPU as a representation of women’s footballers in the country. 

The player's union president Thulaganyo Gaoshubelwe last Thursday, while sitting next to SAFA president Danny Jordaan, noted this was one of the sticking points between the two organisations during their discussions but highlighted the need to revisit the relationship.

"I think in terms of the meeting, Dr. Jordaan will also tell you, when we meet we talk about the development and we ask tough questions – including the issues of succession," said Gaoshubelwe, when asked by SABC Sport of their relationship.

"Those are the discussions we want to have, and they must be had... We have a cooperation agreement, but from time to time you need to re-look and re-visit those relationships.

"So, the details will have to be ironed out in terms of where do we want to take these relationships going forward – it doesn't mean there is no relationship, there is, but we want to improve that from time to time.

"As you know, the issues of collective bargaining are central when it comes to labour relations, so we need to move from cooperations... But, like we said, we will iron [things] out and definitely update you on where that process is."

Jordaan, who is now in his third term as president since his election 10 years ago, acknowledged the cooperation agreement with SAFPU, echoed Gaoshubelwe's call for it to be revisited.

"The fact of the matter is, it's something that I think we both recognise in this process that it [the agreement] must be formalised and concluded, and I think he [Gaoshubelwe] has already spoken about that issue," added the SAFA boss.