World Cup: FIFA Allegedly Begin Disciplinary Proceedings Against South Africa

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, Sports News Thursday, September 18th, 2025

(AFRICAN EXAMINER)  – The Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, has commenced disciplinary proceedings against the South African Football Association, SAFA, aft they fielded an ineligible subordinate successful their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. 

Bafana Bafana won the lucifer time 5 brushwood which they played against the Crocodiles 2-0 connected 21 March, 2025 successful Polokwane. 

South Africa fielded an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena successful the match.

The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder had received 2 yellowish cards earlier successful the qualifiers against Benin Republic, and Zimbabwe, which people sparked a one-match ban.

According to SABC, FIFA confirmed that SAFA, and Mokoena volition look charges of breaching disciplinary regulations.

The lawsuit has besides been referred to the FIFA disciplinary committee.

If recovered guilty, South Africa whitethorn beryllium forced to forfeit the effect of the match, which would springiness Lesotho a 3-0 victory.

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