SAFA PAYS BANYANA BANYANA BONUSES AS PROMISED
Regarding SAFA’s bankruptcy and inabilityto pay Banyana Banyana their promised bonuses, much has been said and written. Banyana Banyana were declared the champions of Africa after defeating Morocco 2-1 in the thrilling championship match, however SAFA President Danny Jordaan reminded the media that the players’ payout deadline was within 30 days. According to Jordaan, SAFA adhered to its commitment, and Banyana Banyana each received R400 000 for winning the competition. In addition, Banyana Banyana received R5.8 million from the Gauteng Sports andRecreation Department for winning the competition. The technical crew and the players will each receive a portion of this. The South Africans filled the OR Tambo International airport to capacity to greet Banyana Banyana when they arrived from Morocco, giving them the red carpet treatment.After several failed tries, Banyana Banyana made her nation proud by winning this women’s continental competition.