2 April 2025 – The Grannies International Tournament was launched at Nkowankowa Stadium in Limpopo on Wednesday, 2 April 2025.
Guests from around the world descended on the province and 22 teams of grannies from different countries such as the United States of America, Kenya, Mozambique, Zambia, Togo, and South Africa will participate. Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba welcomed the guests, and Kenya First Lady Rachel Ruto and SAFA CEO Lydia Monyepao, among other dignitaries, were also in attendance.
Kenya will be hosting the tournament in 2027.
“SAFA is supportive of any organisation that uses the power of football to help change the world, inspire and unite people in a fun way. The cameradie built through football networks is long-lasting. We also are supportive of programs that look to address the AU Agenda 2063 aspirations and the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that promote peace and prosperity for people and the planet,” said the SAFA CEO at the event.
She continued that SAFA is committed to ensure access to educations programs for all, in coaching, referees, administration and leadership.
“We wish the organisers, Mama Bheki Ntsanwisi, the municipalities, the region and the Limpopo province a successful tournament.”
