The South African Football Association (SAFA) have announced a new partnership with Volkswagen Group Africa. The vehicle partnership between the two parties shows commitment to supporting the development of women’s football all over the country. All of the national women’s teams, including the U/20, U/17, U/15 and the schools U/15 are going to benefit from the partnership. With women’s football on the rise all over the world, including Africa, the partnership marks a huge milestone in women’s football in South Africa. SAFA president Danny Jordaan says women’s football needs a partner that will support the cause even from youth teams, he also added that it will make things easier from a logistical perspective. Volkswagen Brand Head of Sales and Marketing Niels Wichmann said that they believe that football is more than just a game and plays a vital role in youth development. “Just as Volkswagen empowers people every day to reach their destinations, we hope to empower the national women’s soccer teams to reach their top level on the continent in their respective age groups,” added Wichmann. “Volkswagen aims to empower women’s football by supporting player development, amplifying community impact, and promoting role models to inspire future participation of young female players.” The partnership includes the following Volkswagen vehicles: Caddy Kombi Maxi, Crafter 50 23-seater, Tiguan Allspace and T-Cross.