There has been an outcry about the lack of former players in the SAFA structures, which many believe has contributed to the lack of success of Bafana Bafana.
However, SAFA's National Executive Committee recently roped in former national team stars Lucas Radebe, David Nyathi, Brian Baloyi and Fabian McCarthy to work within the organisation.
Radebe and Nyathi have been placed on the technical committee while Baloyi and McCarthy will be involved in media and marketing.
Sibaya, who has also represented the country on the international stage and in Europe, has welcomed the move to bring in big former players.
"It's refreshing and a well-thought-out decision by SAFA because the players appointed were not just given because they played the game," Sibaya tells snl24.com/kickoff.
"It's been long overdue for people like Lucas Radebe, who has been deserving to be part of the organisation."
Among other appointees are Boobie Solomons, Farouk Khan, Sudesh Singh and Greg Mashilo onto the SAFA technical committee.
Scroll right to see Radebe's Dream Team (4-4-2)
GK - Nigel Martyn - Cool and collected, great anticipation, gave confidence to defenders.
RB - Gary Kelly - Up and down the flank with positivity and motivation.
LB - David Nyathi - Natural left-back with confidence, strength and great crosses.
CB - Jonathan Woodgate - Great on the ball, willing to learn and positive attitude.
CB - Jacob Tshisevhe - Strong tackler and good in the air with good communication skills.
CM - David Batty - Strength and tenacity. A hardman in the midfield.
CM - Doctor Khumalo - Very skilful with great vision and passing ability.
RM - Mike Maringa (Front row, bottom-left) - Ever involved in the game, tireless, 100 percent committed with power and strength.
LM - Helman Mkhalele - Great engine and pace creating opportunities from the flank going inside. Game-changer.
ST - John 'Shoes' Moshoeu - Good technique, eye for goal and fantastic skill. Good in helping to defend.
ST - Mark Viduka - Big man with very good skill and technique, goal-poacher.
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