Football gets the green light to resume
Safa CEO, Tebogo Motlanthe said the resumption of football was welcome news for the public and football stakeholders.
LIMPOPO – Local football can resume activities after the South African Football Association (Safa) gave the green light, following a six-month hiatus due to the nationwide lockdown as a result of the spread of Covid-19.
Safa CEO, Tebogo Motlanthe said the resumption of football was welcome news for the public and football stakeholders.
“We are happy that football will now resume but our members must monitor and ensure that teams follow strict health protocols. All Safa health and safety directives must be followed so that we avoid any possible spike of Covid-19 cases,” said Motlanthe.
He added that the government is warning the public to stay vigilant and cautious as the pandemic is still very present. Clubs need to appoint compliance officers, do daily screening for Covid-19 symptoms, try as much as possible to observe Covid-19 social distancing, sanitisation and regular washing of hands and wearing of masks as much as possible at any given time, except when training is in session.
“Soccer can be played without spectators and all teams must have full-time sport doctors.”
