Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) have appointed Kaizer Chiefs’ Marketing and Commercial Director, Jessica Motaung, to the Organising Committee for Women Football Standing Committee from 2022-2024.
The committee is made up of high profiled and experienced football administrators and corporate people from around the African continent and chaired by Kanizat Ibrahim, who is CAF’s 5th Vice President and the President of the Organising Committee for Women’s Football of CAF.
Chiefs Chairman Kaizer Motaung says they are proud of their Marketing Director.
“We are very proud of our Marketing Director, Jessica Motaung,” Kaizer Motaung said.
“We are happy to see one of our own grow and spread her wings in continental football. Being the only South African on the committee speaks volumes. It truly is a remarkable feat.
“We are confident she will add much value to CAF and women’s football on the continent given her experience that spans over two decades. We have watched the growth of the game over the last number of years and Jessica’s role will also help SAFA, PSL and Kaizer Chiefs as we look to move in the direction of expanding our ladies’ participation in football.”
Jessica expressed her gratitude to CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe and the rest of the CAF leadership for her appointment:
“It is also important to thank my Chairman, Mr. Kaizer Motaung, for his support and blessings. I would not have achieved this if it were not for his wisdom and great leadership. Jessica Motaung said.
“Lastly, I would like to say thank you to the PSL Chairman, Dr. Irvin Khoza who, upon receiving the news, conveyed his good wishes.
“I am looking forward to contributing to the growth of our sport, both on the field and commercially. We are moving towards the sport by being all inclusive and we have seen huge crowd support games played by ladies and we need to ensure that we see more of that on the continent. I will also work closely with SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan to ensure we contribute to the growth of the women’s game.”
One of Jessica Motaung’s initial responsibilities will be working on is the Women’s AFCON tournament from 2 – 23 July in Morocco.
Written By: Diski Voice
