SAFA Under Fire Again Over Financial Mismanagement

• SAFA is accused of owing over R1 million in unpaid stipend fees to 16 clubs from the Gauteng Sasol Women’s League for the past three years
• The national under-20 team faced dire conditions at their training camp, enduring two days without water due to SAFA’s failure to address a long-standing facility issues
• With repeated financial mismanagement scandals, stakeholders and fans are demanding accountability, fearing that continued negligence will severely damage South African football

The South African Football Association (SAFA) is once again at the center of controversy as financial woes continue to plague the organization.

In the latest scandal, eight clubs from the Gauteng Sasol Women’s League have accused SAFA of owing them over R1 million in unpaid stipend fees, adding to growing concerns over the federation’s financial instability.

This revelation follows mounting concerns over SAFA’s ability to manage its finances effectively.

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The affected clubs, struggling with operational costs, have voiced their frustrations over the lack of transparency and accountability from the country’s football governing body.

Clubs Demand Long-Overdue Payments

A formal letter addressed to SAFA has brought to light allegations that the association has failed to pay stipend fees to 16 teams from the Sasol Women’s League in Gauteng for the past three years.

This prolonged delay has left many clubs financially crippled, affecting players, coaching staff, and overall team development. Many of the teams depend on these funds for travel, training, and equipment, yet they have been left to fend for themselves.

Club representatives have expressed their anger, stating that repeated attempts to engage with SAFA have yielded no tangible results.

National Team Left in Dire Conditions

Last week, it was reported that the under-20 national team’s training camp for their friendlies against Botswana was severely disrupted due to SAFA’s failure to provide essential resources.

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Players at Fun Valley Resort were left without water for two days, forced to endure unhygienic and uncomfortable conditions as SAFA neglected to resolve a longstanding issue with the facility’s water supply. This latest debacle has further tarnished SAFA’s reputation, with critics questioning how an association responsible for the development of South African football can repeatedly fail to meet basic obligations.

Mounting Pressure on SAFA Leadership

With repeated failures in financial accountability and management, SAFA faces increasing criticism from clubs, players, and stakeholders.

The latest allegations add to a growing list of concerns, highlighting a pattern of negligence that threatens the stability of South African football. Fans, club officials, and analysts are now calling for a full-scale investigation into SAFA’s finances and management.

Many believe that without immediate intervention, South African football will continue to suffer, and grassroots development, especially in women’s football, will be severely compromised. As calls for accountability grow louder, the football fraternity waits to see whether SAFA will take responsibility and rectify these ongoing issues or if the association’s troubles will continue to deepen.

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Source: Briefly News