Former SAFA Vice President Ria Ledwaba dissects Russell Paul's return to SAFA as CEO

Another day, another major news coming in from SAFA. Remember this man? I bet you do. SAFA President Danny Jordaan's former associate Russell Paul is said to be returning to the body as CEO in the country's bid to host the 2027 Fifa Women's World Cup. Now Paul, a former acting CEO at Safa, is expected to be announced as head of the country's bidding committee for the 2027 showpiece. You'll remember Paul left Safa in November 2019 to be part of the organisational team for the Qatar 2022 World Cup where he was believed to have been appointed as a tournament director. Let's dissect this rather interesting development that has raised a lot of eyebrows on how inspired Paul's 'return' decision and many are asking, with this being the Women's World Cup, shouldn't there have been a female CEO appointed instead? Lots to dig, but for now let's get the thoughts of a woman who's no stranger to South African women's football and SAFA administration, Ria Ledwaba.