The SA Football Association (SAFA) has handed life bans to the 15 Free State football officials who took the football governing body to court ahead of SAFA's Elective Congress in September, an action that goes against FIFA regulations. President of the Xhariep region, Mzwandile Maforvane says the incident brought the game of football into disrepute. New SAFA President Dr. Danny Jordaan said, “This ruling should send out a strong message that SAFA will not tolerate individuals who flagrantly violate FIFA Statutes by taking football matters to courts.” Maforvane further added saying a chance of appeal is very slim but still very much possible as the SAFA’s constitution, Article 71.1. clearly stipulates that no football matters can be taken to court. Podcast by Jefferson Lupwana. Image: Gallo Images.