Danny Jordaan
South AfricapoliticianMaleb. 20267.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Danny Jordaan is a prominent South African football administrator, known for his role in bringing the 2010 FIFA World Cup to South Africa. His amiable personality earned him the nickname 'Captain Amiable,' and he played a crucial part in the development and promotion of football in the country. However, he is currently in the news due to charges of fraud related to football development payments made between 2014 and 2018.
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Danny Jordaan secured a fourth term as president of the South African Football Association with a whopping 157 votes.
Sandile Zungu breaks his silence after Safa defeat—- “I was misled”South Africa· 2026-09-14
Dr Danny Jordaan has been re-elected as president of the South African Football Association (SAFA).
Danny Jordaan re-elected SAFA president in chaotic vote against Sandile ZunguSouth Africa· 2026-09-12
He has been Safa president since 2013, winning successive terms and signalling his intention to seek a fourth.
Safa elections – politics vs businessSouth Africa· 2026-09-11
Danny Jordaan is portrayed as the embodiment of South African football's failures.
Football leadership is not a popularity contestSouth Africa· 2026-08-03
Danny Jordaan, president of the South African Football Association, emphasized the need for support for players beyond football.
Emotivo funeral de Jayden Adams, mundialista en 2026 con Sudáfrica | Fútbol | Deportes
Ecuador· 2026-07-26
Jordaan has been elected three times and is vying for a fourth term.
Electing Zungu to top SAFA post will bolster football economy and revitalise neglected lower tier leagues, says key campaign backersSouth Africa· 2026-07-23
Danny Jordaan, the president of the South African Football Association, expressed condolences for Jayden Adams' loss.
murió Jayden Adams, futbolista de 25 años que disputó el Mundial 2026
Argentina· 2026-07-11
Danny Jordaan, the president of the South African Football Association, wishes to keep Hugo Broos in another role.
رحيل مدرب جنوب أفريقيا.. وموسيماني يقترب
United Arab Emirates· 2026-07-10
Safa president Danny Jordaan made what he called a ‘payment’ to football development and is now charged with fraud between 2014 and 2018.
Tracking the amiable Mr Jordaan – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-12
