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South Africa plans appeal over World Cup qualifying win stripped for ineligible player

The South African Football Association said it plans to appeal a FIFA ruling that stripped the men’s national team of a win in 2026 World Cup qualifying over fielding an ineligible player.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: South Africa docked three points, questions raised on late sanction

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South Africa points deduction, explained: What FIFA punishment over ineligible player means for Bafana Bafana in World Cup qualifying

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South Africa's 2026 World Cup hopes hit by forfeit

The decision has blown Group C of African World Cup qualifying wide open, with South Africa dropping from top of the table to second place, behind Benin on goal difference.

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Nigeria's World Cup qualifying hopes boosted as South Africa slapped with points deduction

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World Cup 2026 qualifiers: FIFA hands heavy sanction to South Africa

South African Football Association Takes decisive Step Against FIFA Ruling That Cost Group Lead

Bafana Bafana stripped of Lesotho win, fined, and warned over Mokoena caseSouth African Football Association Takes decisive Step Against FIFA Ruling That Cost Group LeadThe South African Football

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South Africa sports minister Gayton McKenzie furious over Bafana being docked points by FIFA

The South African Football Association (SAFA) have confirmed their intention to appeal after FIFA docked Bafana Bafana three World Cup Qualifying points for fielding Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho on March 21.