Nigerian Journalist Urges FIFA Action on South Africa's Points Deduction Delay
Top Nigerian journalist Osasu Obayiuwana has written to FIFA regarding the delay in deducting three points from South Africa's national football team for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in a match against Lesotho. Despite the incident occurring in March, FIFA has not taken official action yet.
South Africa leads Group C in World Cup qualifying, closely followed by Benin Republic and Nigeria. Obayiuwana, a former FIFA task force member, has urged FIFA to address the case promptly.
The delay in resolving this issue could impact the qualifying chances of Nigeria and Benin Republic. The lack of communication from FIFA has raised concerns within the football community.
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