CAPE TOWN - The South African Football Association has struck back after facing a barrage of criticism on media platforms for its supposed “obstructionist” stance in the controversial matter of resuming the football season.
“We must insist on the health and safety of players as prescribed by Fifa, world football’s governing body. In their statement, Safa responds: “On Monday , the Joint Working Group led by the Safa and NSL CEOs met, and after consultations with the Referees Sub-Committee agreed that the start of the league would be August 1.
Fitness and health tests have begun under the supervision of Jerome Damon, the chairperson of the Referees Technical Committee.