Kirsten Nematandani fears Danny Jordaan and Mandla Mazibuko’s battle for the Safa presidency may prove divisive.

Jordaan and Mazibuko will contest an election on Saturday to succeed Nematandani, who failed to receive any nominations from Safa’s 52 regional associations for re-election.

“This is an ironical twist to the elections,” Nematandani is quoted as saying by the South African Press Association.

“I cannot deny a pang of disappointment over the turn of events. My objective when I took over as president was to unite the opposing factions that exist in South African soccer and I never wavered on this principle.

“But the job is only half done. Now, it would seem, divisions are again set to escalate. Administrators like Danny and Shoes [Mazibuko] are both needed in the soccer set-up and should be working together, not fighting each other for power.”

Mazibuko entered the race to oppose Jordaan after PSL chairman and Orlando Pirates boss Irvin Khoza was ruled out of contention due to a resolution in the Safa constitution that prevents a club owner from leading the national association.

Meanwhile, the 55-year-old Nematandani says he aims to remain in football administration.

“Soccer is a significant part of my life and this is not going to change now,” he said.

“I will be ready to serve Safa, CAF, and Fifa wherever required.”

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