Chronicle EditorJOHANNESBURG. — The race for the SA Football Association presidency will be contested by only two candidates, following a decision by Premier Soccer League chairman Irvin Khoza to withdraw his nomination.Khoza announced yesterday that he would not be taking part in the race due to some constitutional matters. The Safa constitution precludes anyone from holding the Safa President’s position while also holding an interest in a club.
Khoza, who is also chairman of Orlando Pirates, said that when approached to stand he pointed out the issue arising from Article 37.9 Safa Constitution.
The Zululand Region of Safa raised the matter at the Safa meeting held on Saturday 24 August 2013. It wanted clarity with regards to this article as majority of those that serve in the Local Football Associations are club owners. The matter was put up for discussion at a later date with regions urged to provide input in the meantime. — Supersport
Peter Tanyanyiwa
Online Reporter