South Africa Challenges FIFA Decision on World Cup Points Deduction

South Africa challenges FIFA's decision to deduct points for fielding an ineligible player in the World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho. The FIFA Disciplinary Committee stripped Bafana Bafana of three points and three goals, moving Benin Republic to the top of Group C.

SAFA contests the ruling, arguing against the deduction. FIFA's delayed decision penalized South Africa for featuring Teboho Mokoena in the match last March.

The breach of FIFA regulations led to the reversal of the match result, with South Africa ordered to pay the player. This development affects the Super Eagles' standing in the qualifiers, creating uncertainty in the group dynamics.