4 h. ago 2026 WCQ: FIFA Clears South Africa In Player Eligibility Case

In a devastating blow for Nigeria and Benin Republic’s quest for a 2026 World Cup ticket, football’s governing body, FIFA has ruled out any disciplinary action against South Africa regarding allegations of fielding an ineligible player during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This decision effectively extinguishes Nigeria’s hopes of benefiting from administrative sanctions within […]

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4 d. ago 2026 WCQ: Why FIFA may not punish Bafana Bafana – Rayond Hack

Rayond Hack, an attorney and sports administrator, has expressed concern about the world football governing body’s delay in sanctioning Bafana Bafana for using an ineligible player during the ongoing World Cup qualifying series. According to Hack, FIFA may be contemplating the fact that Lesotho, the team immediately harmed by South Africa’s move, did not object […] The post 2026 WCQ: Why FIFA may not punish Bafana Bafana – Rayond Hack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago NFF Dismisses Reports Of FIFA Clearing South Africa Over Player Ineligibility Controversy

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports indicating that FIFA has cleared South Africa of any wrongdoing in the player ineligibility saga involving Teboho Mokoena. Ademola Olajire, the NFF’s Director of Communications, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday that no official communication has been received from FIFA regarding the matter. […]

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6 d. ago 2026 WCQ: FIFA Clarifies Qualification Debacle Ahead South Africa, Nigeria Clash

World football governing body, FIFA, has issued an official communication hours before the highly anticipated World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Nigeria on Tuesday, clarifying the permutations in Africa’s Group C. Bafana Bafana sit top of the group with 16 points, six clear of the Super Eagles who have struggled with just two wins […]

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1 week ago 2026 WCQ: Rohr Urges FIFA To Deduct South Africa’s Points For Fielding Ineligible Player

Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr has urged FIFA to take appropriate action by deducting three points from South Africa for fielding an ineligible player during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. There is a potential points deduction looming over the team after Mokoena played in their 2-0 victory over Lesotho, despite being under suspension for receiving […]

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1 week ago FIFA 2026 WCQ: Osimhen, Lookman, Dessers, Onyedika arrive Super Eagles camp

• Team now complete, intensifies preparation for Rwanda clash   The Super Eagles camp is now at full strength as all 23 invited players have arrived in Uyo ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Amavubi of Rwanda on Saturday, Bold Sports reports. Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman and newly signed Panathinaikos […] The post FIFA 2026 WCQ: Osimhen, Lookman, Dessers, Onyedika arrive Super Eagles camp appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2026 FIFA WCQ: Fans to pay N3,000, N1,000 to see Eagles, Amavubi clash

Football fans will pay the sum of N3,000 and N1,000 respectively to watch Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Tickets for the VIP section will go for N3,000 and the popular seats will sell for N1,000 […] The post 2026 FIFA WCQ: Fans to pay N3,000, N1,000 to see Eagles, Amavubi clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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