1 November 2024 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) is proud to announce a new partnership with Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA). The vehicle partnership between SAFA and VWGA marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to support the development of girls’ and women’s football in South Africa.
All the national women’s teams, including the Under-20 (Basetsana), the Under-17 (Bantwana), Under-15 and the schools Under-15, stand to benefit from the partnership.
SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan said: “We welcome Volkswagen to the SAFA partner family. The pathway of women’s football needed a partner that will support football at grassroots through scouts, women’s competitions all the way to all women’s national teams, including Banyana Banyana. Our ability to go far and wide to find the new gems and attend to administrative logistics is important.”
Niels Wichmann, Volkswagen Brand Head of Sales and Marketing, said: “Volkswagen believes that in South Africa, sport, especially soccer, is more than just a game, as it has the potential to play a vital role in youth development. Volkswagen is passionate about ‘Moving People Forward’ and is committed to the growth and sustainability of women’s soccer.”
Wichmann added: “Just as Volkswagen empowers people every day to reach their destinations, we hope to empower the national women’s soccer teams to reach their top level on the continent in their respective age groups. Volkswagen aims to empower women’s football by supporting player development, amplifying community impact, and promoting role models to inspire future participation of young female players.
The partnership includes the following Volkswagen vehicles, Caddy Kombi Maxi, Crafter 50 23-seater, Tiguan Allspace and T-Cross.
