‘A proud moment’: Dr Kaizer Motaung on Jessica’s new FIFA role

Kaizer Chiefs chairman Dr Kaizer Motaung has hailed the appointment of his daughter and the club’s marketing and commercial director, Jessica Motaung, to the FIFA Men’s Football Stakeholders Committee.

For Dr Motaung, the new four-year term is “yet another well-deserved recognition” of Jessica’s dedication, describing it as a “proud moment” for the Soweto giants to have her represent them on the highest stage of world football.

Jessica’s commences this year and will end in 2029, with the appointment announced during the 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly held in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Monday.

“This is yet another well-deserved recognition for Jessica, acknowledging her dedication, expertise, and impactful contributions to South African and African football as a whole,” said Amakhosi chairman, Dr Kaizer Motaung.

“It is a proud moment for us as an organisation to see her representing Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa and Africa at the highest level of global football. We will continue to support her wholeheartedly as she shares her remarkable talents with the world. We know she is strong and will deliver the results for the committee,” he added.

Jessica Motaung Thanks Dr Kaizer Motaung After FIFA Role

Reflecting on the appointment, Jessica Motaung was quick to express her thanks for the support from Dr Kaizer Motaung and Chiefs.

“I am excited about this journey and hope to continue learning and sharing my experiences with the continent, ACA and South African football in general,” she said.

“It is also important to thank the PSL, led by Dr Irvin Khoza; SAFA under Dr Danny Jordaan’s tutelage; African Clubs Association under the chairmanship of Eng. Hersi Said and the continental football body, CAF, led by Dr Patrice Motsepe, who has turned the organisation into the thriving entity we have today.”

Jessica’s steady rise in African football began in 2022 when CAF appointed her to the Women’s Football Standing Committee. This momentum continued two years later with her subsequent appointment as Deputy Chairperson of the CAF Africa Clubs Association (ACA), a crucial role she maintains with distinction.