The congress, a key event in SAFA’s calendar, will see the return of a controversial motion calling for President Danny Jordaan to temporarily step aside.

Jordaan, who has led the association since 2013, faces growing scrutiny over his ongoing court case, with four regional affiliates proposing the motion for him to vacate office while legal proceedings continue.

The motion, however, is expected to face stiff resistance, as Jordaan still enjoys solid backing from SAFA’s powerful National Executive Committee (NEC) and the majority of the association’s 52 regional structures.

This latest challenge comes at a delicate time for the federation, which has been grappling with serious financial and governance issues. The postponement of the congress earlier this year highlighted those struggles, adding to the concerns voiced by critics of the current administration.

The four regions pushing for the president’s temporary removal argue that the integrity of the association is at stake and that Jordaan’s court case casts a shadow over SAFA’s leadership. They maintain that stepping aside would allow for the legal process to unfold without compromising the image of the country’s football governing body.

Despite these calls, Jordaan has remained defiant, with insiders indicating he intends to see out his term. His supporters argue that the president remains innocent until proven otherwise and credit him with SAFA’s recent progress in areas such as women's football and development programmes.

--ChannelAfrica--