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Infantino defies CONCACAF and accuses wealthy nations of not narrowing football’s gap

Infantino defies CONCACAF and accuses wealthy nations of not narrowing football’s gap

The embattled FIFA President, Gianni Infantino is pushing ahead with his fightback campaign and now says as part of his election campaign for reelection next year is to close the gap between wealthy and poorer nations.

Mosimane returns to familiar territory as Eritrea take Bafana Bafana to Egypt

Mosimane returns to familiar territory as Eritrea take Bafana Bafana to Egypt

With the Confederation of African Football (CAF) yet to release the dates for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifiers, SABC Sport has learnt that Eritrea are taking their Group D game against Bafana Bafana to Egypt in September.

Use of VAR and pitch side monitor at World Cup

Football leadership approval key to VAR implementation and training timelines

The finalization of the agreement and timelines between the South African Football Association (SAFA), the Premier Soccer League (PSL), and other competitions is crucial for the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in South Africa.

SAFA President Danny Jordaan at OR Tambo Int.

Ex-SAFA chief explains no presidential term limits

Former SAFA Chief Executive Officer Dennis Mumble has shed some light as to why the association has not adopted term limits for their presidency, despite calls from the football community.

Referee Abongile Tom during the DStv Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Swallows FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on January 03, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa.

The sacrifice behind Abongile Tom’s rise

FIFA and South African international referee Abongile Tom has no regrets about the decision he took a few years ago to leave his profession at the South African Police Service (SAPS) and pursue match officiating on a regular basis.

VAR used in CAF Champions League at Loftus Versfeld

No VAR at home - bigger challenge at the World Cup

Coming from a country that doesn’t have the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) could be disadvantageous to match officials operating at the FIFA World Cup, this is according to FIFA and SAFA assistant referee Zakhele Siwela.

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