BAFANA LOSE WC QUALIFYING POINTS

BAFANA Bafana's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup have taken a groot hit after Fifa sanctioned Safa for fielding an ineligible player.

- BY SMISO MSOMI

PUNISHED FOR PLAYING: Teboho Mokoena, right

The Fifa Disciplinary Committee ruled that midfielder Teboho Mokoena should not have featured in South Africa's qualifier against Lesotho in March.

The decision found Safa in breach of article 19 of the Fifa Disciplinary Code and article 14 of the competition’s regulations. As a consequence, the match has been forfeited by SA, with Fifa awarding Lesotho a 3-0 victory.