It took a few false starts over the years, but in August 2019 the South African Football Association (Safa) finally launched the much-anticipated Safa National Women’s League (SNWL). It was a fair start to a new project, with some decent takeaways, as well as some mishaps.
Taking stock
Some of the issues encountered were administrative, including one where a game between First Touch Academy and University of Johannesburg commenced 90 minutes late due to the fact no referees were available on time.
Considering that the competition is still out to attract sponsors, it was not a good reflection on its credibility or Safa.