Safa: We don’t want to be blamed for Covid-19 deaths like Ellis Park disaster

The South African Football Association (Safa) says it has to make sure that the Premier Soccer League has complied with coronavirus protocols because the association is not willing to accept the liability of a rushed restart, adding that it had learned from the Ellis Park disaster and don’t want to lose lives.

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Safa provides return-to-play update

After Dr Irvin Khoza and the Premier Soccer League held a news conference on the return-to-play protocol on Monday, the South Aftican Football Association (Safa) announced its stance in a statement on Tuesday afternoon.

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Safa provides PSL restart update
Hlompho Kekana of Mamelodi Sundowns, Nathi Mthethwa, Itumeleng Khune of Kaizer Chiefs before a PSL clash between Downs and Chiefs

Safa provides PSL restart update

The South African Football Association (Safa) has confirmed it is in the process of putting together the return-to-play protocols after receiving the green light from government.

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Safa medical chief worried about post-lockdown injuries
Safa chief medical officer Thulani Ngwenya

Safa medical chief worried about post-lockdown injuries

Safa chief medical officer Dr Thulani Ngwenya believes that players in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) will need at least three or four weeks to prepare themselves for the ‘high-intensity exercise’ associated with playing professional football.

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The transfer window is likely to change – Safa acting CEO Motlanthe
Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder George Maluleka who signed a pre-contract with Mamelodi Sundowns

The transfer window is likely to change – Safa acting CEO Motlanthe

South African Football Association (Safa) acting CEO Tebogo Motlanthe has confirmed that the dates of the transfer window are likely to change in accordance with the completion dates of the 2019-20 season.

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