South Africa Football Association (SAFA) CEO Lydia Monyepao says Sasol league play a vital role in helping girls achieve their dreams and to “live the impossible“.
Speaking at the Sasol League National Championship launch and draw at the Sasol Place on Thursday, the lady in charge of SAFA thanked Sasol for their continued support since 2009.
“We want to thank Sasol for this partnership with the South African Football Association (SAFA) since 2009,” Monyepao said.
“Despite all the challenges we have faced since, the near misses to qualify for the Olympic Games and the Women’s World Cup, you stuck with us and helped us realised dreams of thousands of girls in this country who are passionate about playing and participating in women’s football.
“It is through you that we see today’s successes of our national teams, especially Sasol Banyana Banyana who have made history during this period of our partnership. We have lived and continue to live the impossible”
“It is because of Sasol’s fuel that we have girls playing in international leagues and we continue to produce a pool of highly talented players through the Sasol League in our provinces. This is an ideal platform for Coach Desiree, the Junior National team coaches and their technical teams to scout talent for Banyana Banyana, the U17s and U20 national teams.
“Thanks to the Western Cape PEC for putting up your hands in hosting the Sasol National Playoffs this year. We hope you will make this a memorable tournament for all of us.”
The playoffs will take place at Loerie Park Sports Grounds, Knysna, in the Western Cape from 15–20 October 2024.
Written by: Diski Voice
