Good news for amateur football as SAFA allows immediate to training

West Rand amateur football teams, with the rest of the country’s amateur teams approached the second month of 2021 with a number of uncertainties as they were still unable to open due to the Covid-19 regulations laid down by the South African Football Association (SAFA).

However, on 9 February, SAFA has given non-professional football permission to start training with immediate effect, but to follow safety and health directives as per government regulations strictly.

The announcement gives clubs the go-ahead to commence training immediately, while amateur football leagues and competitions are said to kick off at the beginning of March.

Amateur football will resume in stages according to a SAFA NEC circular sent out on Tuesday, 9 February 2021.

• Clubs can commence training with immediate effect. However, the SAFA Covid-19 Health and Safety Directive must be observed at all times

• Amateur leagues are to resume beginning of March 2021

•The Association appeals to clubs, SAFA Regions and SAFA Provincial structures to adhere to the SAFA Covid-19 Health and Safety Directive at all times to mitigate the risk of spreading the virus

• The Association would like all amateur teams to keep register during training sessions and matches

• All teams must buy scanners for checking temperatures at all times, and no spectators should be allowed at training sessions and matches

Club representatives are advised to contact the SAFA Head of Communications, Dominic Chimhavi at dominic.chimhavi@safa.net or on 071 332 9886.