43 h. ago World Cup Qualifier: 18 players arrive Super Eagles camp ahead of Lesotho showdown

Super Eagles camp in Polokwane, South Africa, came alive on Tuesday as 18 players reported for duty ahead of Nigeria’s read more World Cup Qualifier: 18 players arrive Super Eagles camp ahead of Lesotho showdown

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65 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles land in South Africa for Lesotho clash

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have reportedly arrived in Polokwane, South Africa, ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier read more 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles land in South Africa for Lesotho clash

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9 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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9 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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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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3 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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3 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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