We have delivered, again.
16 March 2021- It is said that if you win, then you have many friends but if you lose, you’re an orphan. It therefore goes without saying that no one dares to lose. It still rings in my ears, the sound of victory when the former President of FIFA, Sepp Blatter, announced South Africa as the hosts of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Immediately, South Africa had many friends as the impossible became possible.
Around 6 November 2020, Dr Jordaan, the SAFA President hatched the idea that South Africa must contest the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Presidency. The question was, WHO should be nominated to contest the presidency. Having been exposed to the shenanigans on the continent, his own name was a consideration but not an option. Dr Jordaan then touted the idea of Dr Patrice Motsepe as a possible candidate. Dr Motsepe’s name was put forward and the majority of the National Executive Committee (NEC) agreed to make him the official nominated candidate for the CAF presidency. But first, Dr Motsepe had to agree to the nomination. Dr Jordaan was dispatched to sell the idea to Dr Motsepe. Initially Dr Motsepe wasn’t comfortable but eventually agreed.