Following the departure of Walter Steenbok, the South African Football Association is believed to be working around the clock to fill his position.
SAFA is believed to be strongly considering Molefi Ntseki as Steenbok’s replacement for the role of technical director.
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Siya sources have indicated that Ntseki has emerged as the frontrunner to take over one of the most influential technical roles within SAFA.
The former Bafana Bafana head coach made a low-key return to the national setup earlier this year when he was appointed to lead the CHAN squad in place of Helman Mkhalele.
That appointment came shortly after his brief stint as Technical Director at Marumo Gallants ended.
Now, Ntseki appears poised for a more permanent return to SAFA in a leadership capacity. His background in national team structures and development work could make him a logical successor to Steenbok, who vacated the position recently after a tenure that began in 2022.
While the association is yet to make an official announcement, sources have confirmed that discussions are underway, with Ntseki being seen as the preferred choice.
A final decision is expected in the coming days as SAFA looks to maintain continuity and build upon the technical foundations laid by Steenbok.
“You were spot on with your report that the TD (Steenbok) is no longer with the association and that the search for his replacement is underway. Molefi Ntseki is a strong candidate to fill the role,” a source revealed to the Siya crew.
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“Coach Ntseki’s work and contribution at SAFA are being appreciated by the president (Danny Jordaan). Both the president and the SAFA Technical Committee chairman, Jack Maluleka, are impressed with his work. Because of that, he stands a good chance of getting the role. A decision is expected to be made in the coming weeks, including the official announcement regarding the TD’s departure,” the source added.
