Fifa president visits Ramaphosa as Safa hopes to host 2027 Women’s World Cup

During his visit to South Africa, where he is attending the second part of the Africa Football League, Fifa president Gianni Infantino paid a visit to President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Infantino was joined by CAF president Patrice Motsepe at the president’s Mahlamba Ndlopfu residence in Tshwane.

The Fifa president had scheduled the meeting to evaluate the advancements and developments in fortifying soccer across the continent.

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Prior encounter

This meeting comes as a follow-up to their prior encounter in 2021, when Ramaphosa was the outgoing chairperson of the African Union.

Meanwhile, the South African Football Association (Safa) holds aspirations to host the Women’s 2027 Fifa World Cup.

Encouraged by their country’s recent accomplishments in Fifa women’s tournaments, Safa had initially put forward a bid for the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup, yet ultimately retracted it in December 2019.

Safa CEO Hay Mokoena said South Africa would consider bidding for 2027 after the women’s league and national team become more competitive.

This is anticipated to feature prominently on the agenda during the imminent meeting between the respective presidents.

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There are four bids from seven countries that hope to host the prestigious event. Brazil is one of them.

Soweto derby

Infantino also graced the Soweto derby on Saturday.

This iconic clash unfolded between two titans of South African football – Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

Pirates emerged victorious, dealing a blow to their rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the DStv Premiership match.

This win propelled the Pirates to the seventh position on the log.