South African Football Association Clarifies Amidst Lucas Radebe's Presidential Ambitions

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In response to recent speculation surrounding former Bafana Bafana captain Lucas Radebe's expressed desire to become the President of the South African Football Association (SAFA), the organization released a statement on November 27, 2023, shedding light on their current priorities and election procedures.

The SAFA Membership Committee, endorsed by the National Executive Committee, emphasized that the last election was held in 2022 for a four-year term, making the next presidential election due in 2026. Contrary to the structure of the U.S. presidential election, SAFA's electoral process encompasses various positions, including President, National and Provincial members, and all National Executive Committee (NEC) positions.

Key points outlined in the statement include:

1. The election involves 52 Regions and Associate members as voters.
2. Potential presidential candidates must be nominated by constituent groups and pass an integrity test.
3. The Governance Committee will publish a list of eligible candidates.

Despite addressing Radebe's aspirations, the SAFA underscored its primary focus on football-related programs and activities. The organization outlined ongoing initiatives, such as Bafana's preparations for AFCON and the qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Banyana's qualification for WAFCON, and preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Furthermore, the statement highlighted efforts in coach training, preparation for school-level championships, leagues like ABC Motsepe and SASOL, and the promotion of Hollywood Bet final matches and awards. The SAFA is also actively involved in national team preparations, youth development, referees training, and school competitions and academies.

In response to SAFA's statement, some social media users pointed out the apparent contradiction in the association's claim of being too busy for distractions while responding to Radebe's aspirations. Notably, Robert Marawa humorously suggested that SAFA might be busy with "PlayStation" in the comment section.

The situation has sparked discussion among football enthusiasts, with opinions divided on SAFA's response and the timing of Radebe's announcement amidst the association's ongoing football initiatives.

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