South Africa Coach Addresses Point Deduction Concerns in World Cup Qualifiers
The head coach of the South African national football team, Hugo Broos, has addressed concerns over a possible three-point deduction in the World Cup qualifiers. South Africa currently leads Group C in the CAF qualification standings, but there are speculations that they could face a points deduction for fielding an ineligible player in a previous match.
The Nigeria Football Federation has pressed FIFA to take action on this matter. Broos emphasized the team's focus on upcoming fixtures, including matches against Lesotho and Nigeria.
The outcome of the potential points deduction could significantly impact the qualification chances of both South Africa and Nigeria in the World Cup qualifiers.
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