Sports Desk Reporter
In just a few hours, the final preparations for a major SAFA leadership showdown will be underway, with Danny Jordaan and Sandile Zungu set to face off in tomorrow’s presidential election.
The South African Football Association will hold its elective congress tomorrow, with Jordaan seeking another term and Zungu challenging him for the top job.
Both candidates have been cleared to contest the presidency, setting up a straight fight for control of South African football.
Jordaan goes into the contest with an established support base, while Zungu has campaigned on a message of change and a promise to overhaul the way SAFA is run.
At a media briefing in Sandton this week, Zungu said he was confident of victory and added that his campaign had secured enough support among the regions.
He also accused elements within SAFA of attempting to interfere with regions and undermine people supporting his campaign. Zungu further said money was being used to influence the election, although he did not publicly provide evidence to substantiate the claims.
Zungu said his legal team was considering its options over some of the issues raised ahead of the congress.
The election has also drawn support from different groupings within the game. Jordaan has backing from the Football Transformation Forum, while Zungu has attracted support from the Save Our SAFA grouping and former football figures.
The regional vote will be crucial, with the two camps spending the final days before the congress trying to secure enough delegates to win.
Zungu has positioned himself as the candidate who can bring a new approach to SAFA, while Jordaan is seeking to retain control and continue his tenure at the association.
With the presidency now a two-horse race, all eyes will be on the delegates when they cast their votes tomorrow.
The big question is whether SAFA will stick with Jordaan or choose Zungu to take the association in a new direction.
Who will emerge as the next SAFA president?