Sunday World reports that the cash-strapped SA Football Association (Safa) wants to send an SOS to the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, to assist with footing the monthly salary of Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos.
The association’s finance committee met two weeks ago, when it submitted the recommendation to the office of chief financial officer (CFO) Gronie Hluyo. The CFO will pass on the recommendations to the national executive committee (NEC) to consider at its next conference. Broos, the senior national team coach, is reported to be drawing a salary of about R1.5-million a month and the national association is exploring ways and options to fund that salary bill. The latest revelation has raised concern that the financial situation at Safa House could be getting dire as officials are alleged to be always scrambling around to foot the hefty monthly salary. “This is just a recommendation and one of the ideas for a financial turnaround,” said an insider close to developments. “Other federations are supported by their governments, and maybe Safa can look into that and approach the minister for assistance. It was just a brainstorming session and the NEC will make the final decision,” he added. Another informer commented: “The downside of government paying the coach’s salary could be interference. They will become an active participant in the affairs of the national team and coaching. It’s a double-edged sword and it can either work or open a can of worms.”
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Kgomotso Mokoena at Sunday World
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