SAFA Clears the Air: South Africa Did Not Fund South Sudan’s AFCON Expenses
By Sello Masilo
In the wake of recent allegations, the South African Football Association (SAFA) has firmly refuted claims that it covered travel and accommodation costs for the South Sudan team during their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Cape Town. This clarification comes as part of SAFA’s commitment to transparency and adherence to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regulations, which mandate that each participating team finances its own logistics during the qualifiers.
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On a spirited Tuesday at Cape Town Stadium, Bafana Bafana showcased their dominance with a 3-0 win over South Sudan, marking a memorable victory that ensured they topped their qualifying group. The event drew significant attention, not just for the performance but for the swirling rumors about SAFA’s alleged financial support to the visiting team.
SAFA’s official statement emphasized the falsity of these reports, stating, “The reports are devoid of any truth!” This response underscores SAFA’s stance on upholding integrity and the rules set forth by CAF, ensuring that each national team bears its own expenses during the AFCON qualifiers .
The match itself was a display of South Africa’s football prowess, with early goals setting the tone for a game that South Sudan, hindered by the high travel costs that restricted their squad size, struggled to contest. South Sudan’s coach, Nichola Dupuis, highlighted the financial challenges faced by his team, which affected their preparation and overall participation in the tournament .
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