FIFA Sanctions South Africa in World Cup Qualifiers

FIFA sanctioned South Africa for playing Teboho Mokoena in an ineligible state during a World Cup qualifier against Lesotho, resulting in a 3-0 win for Lesotho. The South African Football Association (SAFA) was fined CHF 10,000, and Teboho Mokoena received a warning.

This affects the Super Eagles' World Cup qualification chances as South Africa drops to the second spot in their group, with Benin Republic leading. The Super Eagles are now in third place with two matches left to play.