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SAFA secures nine appointments to COSAFA Standing Committees – South African Football Association

7 October 2026 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) welcomes the appointment of nine (9) South African representatives to the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Standing Committees and Independent Bodies, including two appointments as Committee Chairpersons. The appointments represent a strong vote of confidence in the expertise and contribution of South African

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7 October 2026 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) welcomes the appointment of nine (9) South African representatives to the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Standing Committees and Independent Bodies, including two appointments as Committee Chairpersons.

The appointments represent a strong vote of confidence in the expertise and contribution of South African football professionals and reinforce South Africa’s position as one of the most represented Member Associations within the COSAFA committee structure.

The representation spans key areas of football administration, including technical development, refereeing, finance, medical services, commercial and television matters, futsal and beach soccer, disciplinary affairs, ethics, and governance and compliance.

The nine South African representatives appointed to the COSAFA Committees are as follows:

Chairpersons
• Victor Gomes – Chairperson, Referees Committee
• Linda Zwane – Chairperson, Technical & Development Committee

Committee Members
• Mxolisi Sibam – Finance Committee
• Dr Thulani Khangelani Ngwenya – Medical Committee
• Pius Clive Nqandela – Commercial & Television Committee
• Pooblan Govindasamy – Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee
• Tankiso Modipa – Disciplinary Board
• Andile Ngconjana – Ethics Board
• Job Mchunu – Governance & Compliance Committee

These appointments provide an important opportunity for South Africa to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of football across the Southern African region, while strengthening collaboration and the sharing of expertise among COSAFA Member Associations.

SAFA congratulates all nine appointees on their appointments and acknowledges the confidence placed in their respective expertise, experience and commitment to the development of football. We look forward to their meaningful contribution to COSAFA and to the continued growth and development of football across Southern Africa.

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