Danny Jordaan, a prominent South African figure and key player in the organisation of the 2010 World Cup in the country, is facing charges of

Jordaan was among leading figures who helped bring FIFA 2010 World Cup to South Africa, the first time Africa hosted the tournament - Anadolu Ajansı

The president of the South African Football Association Danny Jordaan has been arrested and was accused of stealing R1.3 million and using it for his personal gain.

South African Football Association (Safa) president Danny Jordaan has been released on bail amid allegations he used the organisation’s funds for personal gain. The country’s organised crime investigation unit,

Spread This NewsBBC South African Football Association (Safa) president Danny Jordaan has been released on bail amid allegations he used the organisation’s funds for personal gain. The country’s organised crime investigation unit,

South African soccer chief Danny Jordaan, who helped bring the first-ever FIFA World Cup tournament to Africa, has been arrested on fraud and theft charges.

Danny Jordaan, a leading figure in bringing the 2010 World Cup to South Africa, had tried to get a court to halt Wednesday’s arrest a day earlier. The case has been adjourned to December 5. Jordaan, who was granted bail for 20,000 rand ($1,110), denies any wrongdoing.

South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan was arrested and charged Wednesday with using the group's resources for his own purposes

President Danny Jordaan was arrested on Wednesday over allegations he used the organisation's money for his own purposes, according to local media reports.