Our Story
The journey of the Blind Football Super League and our mission to transform lives through sport.
Our History: From Streets to Stadiums
The story of the JBFA is deeply intertwined with Corinthians Africa, a social enterprise founded in 2012 by Mlungisi Msibi. Originally focused on youth development, the vision expanded in 2021 when two blind boys asked a simple question: “We want to play.”
What began as a grassroots initiative in South Hills' parks ignited a movement. Partnering with the Johannesburg Society for the Blind (JSB), we formalized the sport and birthed the Blind Football Super League.
2025
NEDBANK CSI4
Founding Teams2024
BRICS Games2021
Founded
Our passionate community supporting the league.
Nedbank Best CSI Project
Awarded for our commitment to transforming lives in 2025.
Our Strategic Partners
Empowering Blind Football Together
Meet Our Leaders
Meet the dedicated professionals working behind the scenes to make blind football a reality in South Africa.
Mlungisi Msibi
Founder & Chairman
Sarah Mokwena
Lead Coach
David Peterson
Technical Director
Empowering the Visually Impaired Through Football
We believe that sport has the power to transcend barriers. Our mission is to provide every blind youth in South Africa with the opportunity to experience the thrill of the beautiful game.
Challenging societal perceptions of disability through competitive sport.
Building a sustainable professional league for blind footballers.