SAFA keeps Bafana Bafana bonuses top secret
SAFA has provided clarity about Bafana Bafana’s bonuses after the AFCON, assuring the public they will be paid to player, not executives
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has clarified the situation regarding bonus payments for the Bafana Bafana team.
The association confirmed that the players will receive bonuses after reaching the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations(Afcon) but did not specify how much each player will earn.
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“Safa has noted with concern reports claiming that Bafana Bafana may not be paid their bonuses after finishing third at the recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire.
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We wish to confirm that a contract was signed between the Association and the senior players representing the team where the payments and bonuses were agreed upon, depending on the team’s performance in the tournament, details of which remain confidential,” the association said in a statement.
Safa said an agreement between them and Bafana was confirmed before the team departed and all the parties were happy.
“We further highlight that the payments and bonuses as agreed with the players will be paid when the prize monies are received from the Confederations of African Football (CAF).
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“The remaining funds will be utilised in the further development of football. As previously stated, our junior national teams are not sponsored and rely heavily on the senior national teams for funding to help with access to more preparation camps and competitive fixtures. The funds are not intended for members of the national executive committee of the Association or any Safa staff.”
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The Safa CFO will be responsible for effecting payments to the players’ bank accounts on receipt of funds from CAF.