Durban — Controversial Chippa United owner Siviwe “Chippa” Mpengesi has announced his withdrawal from the SAFA Presidential race.
In March it was reported that Mpengesi had been approached by regions in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape to contest long-serving SAFA President Danny Jordaan in the upcoming elections.
“When I decided to challenge for SAFA elections in the upcoming Congress it was never about getting the position at all costs. It was about working with all Football leaders for the betterment of football development. I was pushed by my passion to be involved in the grass roots level. It was about mobilising resources to equip football administrators for the betterment of the game,” said Mpengesi.
Mpengesi who has a reputation for being a serial firer of coaches in the South African top flight added that he remains committed to supporting grassroots football development.
“I will seek to work with the SAFA leadership that emerges on many programs which are aimed at improving the lives of youngsters on the ground level.
“The SAFA NEC also resolved that PSL club chairmen cannot stand for Presidency.
“To all Regions who have encouraged me to stand, I thank you from the bottom of my heart and be rest assured that I will continue to assist in football development in this country working will you as football structures" he said.
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