Danny Jordaan wins fourth term as head of South African Football Association

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Danny Jordaan wins fourth term as head of South African Football Association
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Danny Jordaan secured a fourth term as president of the South African Football Association after defeating challenger Sandile Zungu in a vote held on Saturday. Jordaan received 157 votes compared to 82 for Zungu, maintaining his leadership position despite ongoing legal challenges. He has served as the head of the association since 2013 and previously led the organization of the 2010 World Cup. Jordaan currently faces fraud and theft charges stemming from allegations that he misused approximately $70,000 in association funds for personal security and public relations services. The legal case, which also involves other association officials, has yet to proceed to trial. The lead-up to the election was marked by reports of intimidation and death threats directed at voting officials.

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  • Danny Jordaan defeated Sandile Zungu with 157 votes to 82.
  • Jordaan has led the South African Football Association since 2013.
  • The president faces pending charges of fraud and theft involving $70,000.
  • Voting officials reported receiving death threats and harassment during the election process.
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The head organizer of the 2010 World Cup was re-elected president of South Africa's soccer federation on Saturday despite facing criminal charges over alleged fraud while in office. Danny Jordaan, 75, beat challenger Sandile Zungu, a South African businessman and soccer club owner, by 157 votes to 82, according to an announcement by the South African Football Association. Jordaan has been head of SAFA since 2013 and will serve a fourth term.

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