SAFA have indicated their intention to appeal the sanction handed down by FIFA over the ineligible fielding of midfielder Teboho Mokoena in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Lesotho.
SAFA CEO Lydia Monyepao says, despite FIFA's investigation over Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena's eligibility, the focus remains on winning their final two World Cup qualifiers next month.
SABC Sport has established that FIFA have officially opened disciplinary proceedings against the South African Football Association (SAFA) and Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena.
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle says his team will focus on delivering on the pitch, but he has urged FIFA to swiftly resolve the ongoing dispute surrounding Teboho Mokoena’s eligibility.
Bafana Bafana legend Andre Arendse believes those responsible for a possible points deduction in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa qualifiers should be held to account for their mishap.
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos refused to comment on the issue of Teboho Mokoena’s yellow cards after last night’s 2-0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier win over Benin.