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South Africa stripped of win in World Cup qualifying over ineligible player

South Africa was stripped of a win in 2026 World Cup qualifying by FIFA on Monday and lost top spot in its group for fielding an ineligible player.

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South Africa still have 'crazy' advantage over Benin in World Cup qualifiers - Gernot Rohr

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South Africa hit with World Cup blow as FIFA dock points for fielding ineligible player

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Nigeria handed fresh twist in World Cup qualification battle as South Africa issue statement after punishment

Only the group winner on October 14 will advance direct to the first 48-team World Cup being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, and take its place in the December 5 tournament draw in...

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South Africa stripped of win in World Cup qualifying for ineligible player and loses group lead

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

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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.

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WCQ: Sodje Blasts NFF For Celebrating FIFA’s 3-point Deduction From South Africa

Former Super Eagles defender, Samuel Sodje, has condemned the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and sections of the Nigerian football community for

Lesotho's Famo music: from shepherd songs to gang wars

In Lesotho, a style of traditional accordion music called Famo has become entangled with deadly gang rivalries. Once the soundtrack of shepherds and migrant workers, today it's linked to killings, government bans — and a fight over cultural identity.