SAB, Safa team up for development

SA BREWERIES (SAB) in partnership with the SA Football Association (Safa) has announced the official opening of the SAB League Study Assistance Programme.

The programme is part of SAB’s approach to its involvement in the country’s largest football development league that boasts over 30 000 participants nationwide.

SAB will fund the tertiary study-related fees of qualifying SAB League players in a course of their choice.

“The study assistance programme will present the players with an opportunity to work their way towards a professional football career with the advantage of a solid foundation of an academic qualification, which has become key in modern sports,” said Octavius Phukubye, Safa’s director of competitions. “This is in line with SAB’s vision of offering a holistic approach to football development.”

Balebetse Monnakgotla said the introduction of the study programme was a step in the right direction for the overall development of football.

“Our partnership with SAB continues to yield incredible results for Safa’s vision of football development. We have the opportunity to produce footballers who can be good role models in our communities, while at the same time improving the standard of football in our country,” said Monnakgotla.

Application forms for the programme are available at Safa regional offices countrywide. – ANA