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SAFA bidding to be part of historic 2027 World Cup

SAFA bidding to be part of historic 2027 World Cup

FIFA has confirmed host for the 2027 women’s World Cup will be announced in May next year, and South Africa are getting their ducks in a row as one of the potential candidates.

Victor Montagliani

FIFA official admits 'issues' with proposed three-team groups at 2026 World Cup

A format for the 2026 men's World Cup will be discussed soon as FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani accepted there were "issues" with an earlier proposal for three-team groups.

Tebogo Motlanthe

Safa referees in leadership crisis

The South African Football Association’s (Safa) refereeing department is in a crisis. And with only four months before the end of the 2022/2023 season, they are yet to appoint a National Referees Committee (NRC).

Swallows FC chairman David Mogashoa

Swallows to register two attackers after overturning Fifa ban

Swallows FC chairman David Mogashoa confirmed to SABC Sport the club will register two attackers to beef up coach Ernst Middendorp’s squad after successfully overturning the Fifa ban on Friday.

Mamelodi Sundowns players Marcelo Allende and Abubakar Nasir

Mamelodi Sundowns top transfer spenders in Africa - Fifa report

Reigning DStv Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns were the biggest transfer fee spenders in Africa in 2022, Fifa's annual Global Transfer Report has revealed.

Bafana Bafana Head Coach Hugo Broos

FIFA intensify plans to improve SA football

FIFA is intensifying efforts to improve the standard of football in South Africa, from amateur to professional level, according to their Talent Development Scheme (TDS) coach Dean Selvey.

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