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SAFA Confirm Emergency Meeting After Motlanthe's Resignation

SAFA Confirm Emergency Meeting After Motlanthe's Resignation

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 13: SAFA CEO Adv. Tebogo Motlanthe during the South African Football Association press conference at SAFA House on January 13, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images),$o@O

SAFA have confirmed they will hold an emergency meeting on Sunday after receiving Advocate Tebogo Motlanthe's letter of resignation.

The football governing body confirmed that Motlanthe has tendered his resignation two years after took on the role.

Read: SAFA COSAFA Come To Agreement Over Future Tournaments

Motlanthe will meet with SAFA president Dr Danny Jordaan on Saturday evening to discuss the issue.

Statement:

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has received a letter from Advocate Tebogo Motlanthe saying he has resigned as the Association's CEO.

SAFA is convening an Emergency Meeting for Sunday 7 May 2023 and a further statement will be issued with regards to this matter and other developments at the Association.

SAFA remains focused on South Africa's Bid for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup and will also finalise discussions around all of the regulatory requirements needed to pursue the global event.

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Banyana Banyana's road to the FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in July will also be discussed, as well as the appointment of an Acting SAFA CEO.

The relationship between SAFA and Advocate Motlanthe remains cordial and there is no animosity between the two parties.

SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan and Advocate Motlanthe will meet tonight (Saturday, 6 May 2023) to discuss the matter further and details of their conversation will be communicated in a press release to be issued after the Emergency Meeting to be held on Sunday 7 May 2023.

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