Danny Jordaan

Danny Jordaan

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Danny Jordaan is a prominent South African football administrator, known for his role in bringing the 2010 FIFA World Cup to South Africa. His amiable personality earned him the nickname 'Captain Amiable,' and he played a crucial part in the development and promotion of football in the country. However, he is currently in the news due to charges of fraud related to football development payments made between 2014 and 2018.

Born on Sep 01, 2026 (0 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
1,471,569
Power
8,684$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 3 7.00 2.26% +10% 59,308,690 1,471,569 $350,000 8,684$
Totals 3 59,308,690 1,471,569 $350,000 8,684$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Danny Jordaan secured a fourth term as president of the South African Football Association with a whopping 157 votes. 7

Mail & Guardian: Sandile Zungu breaks his silence after Safa defeat—- “I was misled”

South Africa South Africa: Dr Danny Jordaan has been re-elected as president of the South African Football Association (SAFA). 7

Mail & Guardian: Danny Jordaan re-elected SAFA president in chaotic vote against Sandile Zungu

South Africa South Africa: He has been Safa president since 2013, winning successive terms and signalling his intention to seek a fourth. 7

Mail & Guardian: Safa elections – politics vs business

South Africa South Africa: Danny Jordaan is portrayed as the embodiment of South African football's failures. 3

Mail & Guardian: Football leadership is not a popularity contest

Argentina Argentina: Danny Jordaan, the president of the South African Football Association, expressed condolences for Jayden Adams' loss. 7

Clarín: murió Jayden Adams, futbolista de 25 años que disputó el Mundial 2026

United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates: Danny Jordaan, the president of the South African Football Association, wishes to keep Hugo Broos in another role. 6

Al Ittihad: رحيل مدرب جنوب أفريقيا.. وموسيماني يقترب

South Africa South Africa: Safa president Danny Jordaan made what he called a ‘payment’ to football development and is now charged with fraud between 2014 and 2018. 3

Mail & Guardian: Tracking the amiable Mr Jordaan – The Mail & Guardian