Hawks raid SAFA House Benitez returns to Bernabeu

JOHANNESBURG – The Serious Commercial Crime Investigation (Hawks) raided SAFA House yesterday, executing search and seizure warrants as they investigate allegations of fraud and theft against SAFA President Danny Jordaan.

According to the statement from the Hawks, the allegations stem from incidents between 2014 and 2018, where Dr Jordaan is accused of using the organisation’s gain.

This is a developing story.

“The Serious Commercial Crime Investigation executed search seizure warrants this morning, 08 March 2024 at the South African Football Association’s Office,” the statement from the SAPS confirmed. resources for

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“The warrants were promoted by allegations of fraud and theft amounting to R1.3 million.

“The allegations are that between 2014 and 2018, the president of SAFA used the organisation’s resources for his personal gain including hiring a private security company for his personal protection, a Public Relations company without authorisation from the SAFA Board.

“The president is also reported to have violated SAFA statutes thus prejudicing SAFA an actual loss of R1.3 million.

“During the search, a laptop, external hard drives, a USB and documents were seized.”

MADRID – LaLiga leaders Real Madrid face former Coach Rafa Benitez and his struggling Celta Vigo side tomorrow as they bid to get back on track after last weekend’s draw at Valencia.

Los Blancos not only dropped two points, but had key player Jude Bellingham sent off and he will miss two league games, including Celta’s visit to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Madrid also played badly in a 1-1 draw against RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday, but it was enough to see them through to the quarterfinals 2-1 on aggregate.

Despite the Valencia draw, Madrid’s closest title challengers Girona could not capitalise and fell to a 1-0 defeat by Copa del Rey finalists Real Mallorca.

Defeats

The Catalans have run out of steam in recent weeks, suffering three defeats and a draw in their last five matches.

Madrid’s traditional title rivals Barcelona, third, hosted Real Mallorca yesterday and can overtake Girona before they play Osasuna today.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side are still without long-term absentees Thibaut Courtois, David Alaba and Eder Militao, along with the suspended Bellingham.