The South African Football Association or SAFA is the governing body of football in South Africa. SAFA was established in 1991 and is seen as the successor of the Football Association of South Africa (FASA). The present day South African Football Association, unlike its predecessor allows for a mixed-race national team.
SAFA were admitted to FIFA in 1992 and its senior team has since represented South Africa at the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup. During SAFA's time as the FIFA-affiliated football organisation, South Africa have also hosted several editions of the COSAFA Cup, the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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