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Legal expert urges South Africa to focus on qualifiers, not courtroom battles
A South African sports lawyer has warned the South African Football Association (SAFA) that challenging FIFA’s ruling over the use of an ineligible player would be futile and costly.
FIFA docked three points and three goals from Bafana Bafana after midfielder Teboho Mokoena was fielded in a World Cup qualifier against Lesotho despite being suspended.
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13:54 - 01.10.2025
Bafana Bafana Points Deduction: Meet the South African Official Who Slept on the Job
South Africa’s bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup received a blow when they were docked points by FIFA but whose duty was it to ensure the ineligible player was not fielded?
The decision awarded Lesotho a 3-0 victory, reshaping the race in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Appeal is going nowhere – Legal opinion
Speaking to local media, the lawyer described SAFA’s intention to contest the punishment as misguided.
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09:35 - 01.10.2025
Now we must beat Nigeria, Rwanda: Rohr reacts to South Africa's 3-point deduction
Benin boss Gernot Rohr has opened up on FIFA's decision to slam South Africa with a 3-point deduction in the race to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
“This appeal is going nowhere. FIFA’s regulations on player eligibility are clear and binding,” he said.
“Unless SAFA can prove procedural irregularities or bring in fresh evidence, which is highly unlikely, they are wasting their time and money.”
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07:21 - 01.10.2025
South Africa deduction revives Nigeria’s ‘Mathematical Chance’ - Former Super Eagles star
FIFA’s ruling gives Super Eagles ‘Mathematical Chance’ at World Cup
He advised SAFA to redirect resources towards ensuring strong performances in the remaining fixtures rather than engaging in what he termed “a dead-end legal battle.”
Impact on Super Eagles’ chances
The sanction against South Africa has dramatically opened up Group C, where Benin Republic currently lead with 14 points, followed by Bafana Bafana on the same tally but with an inferior goal difference.
Nigeria sit behind them, hoping to take advantage of the reshuffle.