Danny Jordaan must leave, says former Chiefs and Bafana captain

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Former Bafana Bafanacaptain Lucas Radebe said Danny Jordaan should not consider serving another term as South African Football Association (Safa) president.

Jordaan has served three terms since he was first elected as president of Safa in 2013. Although the 73-year-old stated that he was serving his last term, he recently admitted that he would not refuse the opportunity to serve a fourth term.

Meanwhile, Radebe is working diligently behind the scenes to prepare himself for his long-time dream of becoming Safa president. The former Bafana skipper believes that Jordaan should not consider running for another term.

“He shouldn’t even be there at this stage, it’s long overdue that he leaves,” the former Leeds United captain told the Sowetan.

“He should give others a chance. I followed the conversation [in parliament] and it seems they [Safa] want to reason [that] they don’t see anyone who can succeed him. It’s all politics.”

The Bafana Bafana legend has been very vocal on getting Jordaan out and allowing young candidates to lead the association. In 2024, Radebe revealed that he was eyeing the presidential seat at Safa.

“Absolutely, I am equipping myself and there are a lot of people that I’m talking to that are helping me with the right and relevant information. That will assist me to be ready one day,” Radebe said.

“I don’t have that attitude of telling myself that I know what to do or know better because I’m Lucas and all of that.

Former Bafana Bafana captain Radebe equipped to replace Jordaan?

“Yes, some of the issues [happening at Safa] I think that they are personal. But to be honest, we should be going there. We should be working towards bringing people closer together.

“Because for me, the most important thing is leaving a legacy more than anything else, and bringing progress to our football,” Radebe said.