The South African Masters and Legends Football Association (Samlfa) has endorsed Sandile Zungu for the South African Football Association (Safa) presidency, according to IOL. The group is demanding merit-based structural integration within Safa, arguing that former players should be included in football structures so they can pass on vital technical knowledge to future generations and help drive local football development ahead of the association's elections.
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