Mdaka doesn't earn more than R25k

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Former South African Football Association (SAFA) Technical Director Walter Steenbok has hit out at the organisation.

Steenbok, who resigned from his position in March, said he left the position due to a lack of support from the SAFA hierarchy.

In an interview with Andile Ncube on Metro FM on Thursday, Steenbok lifted a lid on Amajita coach Raymond Mdaka’s salary.

Steenbok confidently revealed that Mdaka, who is on a one-year contract with SAFA, is not even earning more than R25 000.

Mdaka recently steered Amajita (SA U20) to their first ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON U20) triumph.

The former Marumo Gallants mentor is expected to lead Amajita at the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile between 27 September and 19 October.

South Africa’s U20 national team, Amajita, made football history by securing their first-ever CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations title. Image: X @CAF_Online

MDAKA ISN’T EARNING MORE THAN R25K AT SAFA – FORMER TD

“Coach Raymond Mdaka doesn’t earn more than R25 000, and he’s on a one-year contract,” revealed Steenbok.

“Put him on the line… we fought for two years to get coach Raymond the contract. You can call coach Raymond… ask coach Raymond.

“So, what I’m trying to put up here is that the lack of respect for black professionals and the lack of respect for our own self is unbelievable.”

“We don’t respect black excellence, we don’t respect black professionals, and it’s in the open, and I can give you evidence. Evidence, I have in abundance that I keep all the time,” added Steenbok.