The South African Football Association (SAFA) must pay more than $25,000 to Zimbabwean match agent Ellen Chiwenga.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) confirmed the payment after rejecting SAFA’s appeal.
The dispute centred on two international friendlies involving Banyana Banyana in June 2024.
South Africa faced England and Denmark during that international window.
Chiwenga arranged both matches through her company and later sought payment for her services.
However, SAFA challenged her claim and disputed the existence of a signed agreement.
CAS Upholds Payment To Zimbabwean Agent
The dispute first reached the SAFA Arbitration Tribunal for consideration.
The tribunal sided with Chiwenga and ordered SAFA to pay $25,472.
It also imposed five percent annual interest from 20 October 2024 until full payment.
However, SAFA refused to accept the initial decision and took the matter to CAS.
The football association hoped the Swiss-based tribunal would overturn the earlier ruling.
SAFA Faces Final Payment Order
CAS ultimately dismissed SAFA’s appeal and upheld the original arbitration decision.
Consequently, the association remains responsible for the full amount awarded to Chiwenga.
The ruling now closes a dispute that began with the organisation of the two friendlies.
SAFA must therefore settle the outstanding payment, including applicable interest.
The decision also represents a significant legal victory for the Zimbabwean match agent.
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