4 d. ago FIFA Penalizes South Africa In World Cup Qualifier Over Ineligible Player

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has sanctioned South Africa’s national football team, Bafana Bafana, for fielding an ineligible player during a 2026 World Cup qualifying match. The decision followed the participation of midfielder Teboho Mokoena in the game against Lesotho, despite him being suspended for accumulating two yellow cards in previous qualifiers. On […] The post FIFA Penalizes South Africa In World Cup Qualifier Over Ineligible Player appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago World Cup Qualifier: FIFA sanctions South Africa for fielding ineligible player

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during their 2026 read more World Cup Qualifier: FIFA sanctions South Africa for fielding ineligible player

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4 d. ago BREAKING: FIFA Sanction South Africa For Fielding Ineligible Player In World Cup Qualifier

South Africa's 2-0 victory on March 21 in Polokwane has been replaced with a 3-0 defeat meaning they drop to second place in Group C of the African Zone qualifiers, behind Benin on goal difference, while Lesotho remain fifth. The post BREAKING: FIFA Sanction South Africa For Fielding Ineligible Player In World Cup Qualifier appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago 2026 WCQ: FIFA sanctions Bafana Bafana for fielding ineligible player

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has been sanctioned by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee for fielding Teboho Mokoena, an ineligible player, in the March 21, 2025, 2026 FIFA World Cup preliminary qualifier between South Africa and Lesotho. FIFA claims that SAFA’s action violated both Article 14 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Preliminary Competition Regulations […] The post 2026 WCQ: FIFA sanctions Bafana Bafana for fielding ineligible player appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago 2026 WCQ: FIFA Docks South Africa 3 Points, Imposes $12,541 Fine

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed sanctions on the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during the match between South Africa and Lesotho on March 21, 2025, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. In a statement released through FIFA’s media channels on Monday, the committee concluded that […]

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2 w. ago World Cup Qualifier: FIFA probes South Africa over ineligible player

Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes have been reignited as FIFA has launched disciplinary proceedings against South Africa for fielding an read more World Cup Qualifier: FIFA probes South Africa over ineligible player

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago 2026 WC Qualifier: Panic In South Africa As FIFA Sanctions Equatorial Guinea Over Ineligible Player

Concerns were mounting among football authorities and supporters in South Africa following the recent ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which upheld FIFA’s decision to penalise Equatorial Guinea for fielding an ineligible player during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The West African nation has been docked six points—three from each of their […]

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3 w. 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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last month 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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