The South African Football Association (SAFA) Chief Executive officer Lydia Monyepao has confirmed they have received communication from FIFA over the Teboho Mokoena suspension investigation.
Bafana Bafana look set to be docked three points with a major goal difference swing, as their 2-0 win over Lesotho looks set to be declared a 3-0 defeat after Mokoena was fielded whilst he was ineligible to play due to an accumulation of yellow cards suspension.
It appeared as if South Africa were off the hook and coasting to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Lesotho failed to file a protest within the 48 hour window period, but FIFA have now launched an official investigation in which a precedent has been set of nations losing points after the incident.
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“We have received communication from FIFA about the investigation they have launched in terms of the Lesotho match that Teboho Mokoena was fielded, we received it yesterday,” Monyepao said (via Idiski Times) at the launch of the Shield, Vaseline sponsorship event on Thursday.
“So we’re preparing our response to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee which is ultimately required of us as an association…”
SAFA, despite Benin potentially moving top on goal difference, feels there’s nothing to be worried about at this stage – as matters remain in their own hands in the final qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in October.
“Look we’re not really worried about that, I think our focus right now is to ensure Bafana Bafana gets maximum points, come October, because whatever happens, whether there is docking of points or whatever, if we get six points come October, nothing else matters.
“It’s all about Bafana Bafana getting to USA, Mexico and Canada [in the FIFA World Cup] in 2026.”
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Too arrogant!!! 6 points in your last two matches!!! As if those countries are coming to sell groundnuts.
Is it not shameful we have to be calculating with calculator or waiting for the downfall of another team before we qualify?! This is too poor…
Hahahaha Osimhen’s club was beeten black and blue yesterday. Yesterday in the champions league lmao This is very interesting…. lmao… imagine Turkish league want to come compete with bundusliga lmao
Before some demented rodents will open their gutter mouth to say he didn’t play….just know that they were embarrassed 5-1 and the almighty icardi and young experienced sane played…they couldn’t do anything…some na your idol wan come score 5 or 6 goals? Hahahaha
But csn why didn’t you report it? What kind of sentimental journalism is this na? Because the thrashing involves osimhen team we will not get information again? Smh …
Hahahaha
Mokey yaish or watin
Yuh be confirm MUGU lol
Yuh don’t even had enuff data to watch de march but stii shame no catch yuh to dey allow yuh come hear and be yannin opata lmaaoo
Shioor!
If FIFA docks SA 3 points, it means Benin will top the group on goal difference. So, SA is banking on Nigeria to beat Benin to give them an edge? What if we decide to throw the match for our brother, Rohr?
The good thing is we’re playing Lesotho first. We should beat them by a handsome margin. If we don’t achieve that, we should give up any hope and throw the last match against Benin so that we qualify instead.
I believe we will make it to the World Cup. It is not over until it is over.
My people look at the signs now.
The only obstacle now is the NFF. They have to make proper plans ahead of the next month’s World Cup qualifiers.
However, South Africa cannot beat Rwanda, and for Zimbabwe, playing against South Africa in another country will be beneficial for Nigeria.
Our NFF did not bother about this but they put our football in this situation.
My question is, can our players step up to get the six points in October?
Benin is the only challenge Eagles have and no disrespect to Lesotho.
If we can beat Lesotho by more goals and beat Benin with slim goals, the World Cup is not negotiable kę. Anyhow, all that matters is 6 points.
Go get the six points for us Super Eagles. God is in control. We thank God for everything. Hmm. Ire o. God bless Nigeria!!!