Mokoena opens up on suspension

Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena has spoken candidly about overcoming the suspension saga that threatened to derail South Africa's Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign.

- Katlego Modiba

Fifa deducted three points from Bafana for fielding Mokoena against Lesotho, despite the midfielder being ineligible after collecting two yellow cards earlier in the group.

In the end, a draw against Zimbabwe and a crucial win over Rwanda in the final two fixtures ensured Bafana topped Group C and secured their spot among the 48 teams heading to the global showpiece in the United States, Mexico and Canada next year.