Dr Danny Jordaan was elected as Safa president over the weekend, succeeding Kirsten Nematandani. He won by 162 votes, ahead of Mandla Mazibuko with 88 votes from 52 regions. On the 28 September 2013, Jordaan became the president of South Africa Football Association after numerous attempt, and this time he came out victorious!
"This is a Safa election, not an election of one group or another. All the executive members are elected, so all people are not in football by chance. They have earned their place. "The Safa executive will serve South African Football", said Dr Danny Jordaan at the press conference.
The above quote is calling for unity in Safa House, infighting and querrels among each other exist. Leadership was needed in Safa and the big question is, will Jordaan instill dignity and peace amongst his colleagues?
The 62-year-old, served as Safa CEO from 1997 to 2004, and led South Africa's successful 2010 FIFA World Cup bid, the first successful one for Africa. Jordaan, also led their unsuccessful bid in 2006 FIFA World Cup, served on the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee and 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Organising Committee . Former lecture, politician and anti-apartheid activist.
Jordaan promises to improve Bafana Bafana's overal performance, youth development, strengthening women football as well as strengthening the Association Financial standings. "I am excited and looking forward to deliver on my mandate", said Jordaan. Vice-Presidents went to Chief Mwelo Nomkonyan by 197 votes, defeating Lucas Nhlapo and Elvis Shishana. Mandla Mazibuko, the runner-up had been a supporter of Orlando Pirates boss Dr Irvan Khoza.
Khoza, who was ruled out ineligible after the disclosure of the national body. Mazibuko was then nominated to oppose Jordaan but the president of SA Schools Football Association was unable to garner enough support for the top position in Safa. We all know the story, Khoza and Jordaan don't 'see eye to eye' Who's the Boss now?
The development of South African Football had to change radically according to Jordaan. Maladministration and finance mismanagement is the cause of too much failure in organizations especially in sports development. Lets hope the newly elected board serve its purpose and its nation. Change is needed, Bafana Bafana must grow as a football nation and participate more with competent opponents.
Where there is a light there is a way.
source by sapa
Writer- Nelly Portia
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