South Africa Appeals FIFA Sanction in World Cup Qualifiers Amid Tight Group C Race

South Africa plans to appeal FIFA's sanction over the Mokoena eligibility row in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. The ruling, which awarded Lesotho a victory, has shifted the Group C standings, with South Africa's lead over Nigeria reduced to three points.

Despite facing a tough end to the qualifiers, South Africa aims to strengthen their World Cup hopes by winning their remaining fixtures against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. Benin Republic and Nigeria are also in contention, setting the stage for an intense battle in Group C with two rounds left to play.