Beyond Game Day | When Sport Loses Control: SAFA Elections Scandal Exclusive
An extraordinary development in the SAFA presidential race drives this episode of Beyond Game Day. During the recording, Thabiso Sithole says he receives a message appearing to identify people behind a candidate’s nomination, prompting immediate questions about sealed nomination envelopes and how that information could allegedly already be known. Thabiso and Vata Ngobeni widen the discussion to the state of South African football, calls for change and whether Danny Jordaan’s role in bringing the 2010 FIFA World Cup to South Africa still answers questions about his leadership today.
The episode also confronts disturbing behaviour around school sport, from parents allegedly using money and sponsorship to influence team selection to alcohol, racism and the culture surrounding school rugby. Then the focus shifts to FIFA, where the hosts examine the backlash around Gianni Infantino, his reversal on a controversial proposal and why they believe the pressure around his presidency is intensifying.
(00:00) When Pressure Around Sport Goes Too Far
(03:17) Are Parents Buying Their Kids a Place in the Team?
(05:48) When School Pride Stops Being Banter
(07:17) The Rugby Competition Outside Craven Week?
(09:13) How Does a 16-Year-Old Learn That Word?
(14:43) Is Gianni Infantino Losing Control at FIFA?
(18:08) The SAFA Presidential Election Takes a Turn
(20:53) Why South African Football Needs Change
(25:22) Danny Jordaan: When Does Legacy Stop Being Enough?
