Neville Khoza

Addressing the media on Monday, where he promised a new dawn, Zungu accused the Jordaan faction of deploying underhand tactics ahead of the poll, alleging that some of the regions that had backed him had been questionably barred from participating in the congress.

South African Football Association presidential candidate Sandile Zungu says he will push for the implementation of a “video assistant referee” (VAR) system in local football, should he win the election on Saturday.

Bulgarian coach Dimitar Pantev could be the next Marumo Gallants coach after the club parted ways with Phuti Mohafe on Wednesday following a poor start in the league this season.

Chippa United coach Brandon Truter is bracing for a challenge when they host Mamelodi Sundowns in a league match at Buffalo City Stadium on Saturday (5.30pm).

Mamelodi Sundowns will have a chance to go nine points clear in the league ahead of Orlando Pirates when they visit Chippa United at Buffalo City Stadium on Saturday at 5.30pm.

As Sandile Zungu and Danny Jordaan go head-to-head in their battle for the Safa presidency on Saturday, this is how the congress should unfold at Midrand's Vodacom World Dome:

Cardoso said he doesn't understand why Chippa decided to take the game to the 16,000-capacity venue in KuGompo, instead of Kings Park Stadium in Durban, where the Gqeberha-based side hosted Pirates last month. He suggested politics is involved.

Fresh from being re-elected for a fourth successive term as Safa president, Danny Jordaan is uncertain if he will run again when his tenure expires in 2030, when he will be 79.

Richards Bay coach Ronnie Gabriel insists there is no need to press the panic button despite failing to register a win in six matches this season.

Durban City coach Khalil Ben Youssef says going far in their historic CAF Confederation Cup will be a good experience for his side after progressing to the second preliminary round.