GOAL GFXSAFA have confirmed they have initiated a disciplinary case against South Africa, who fielded ineligible Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho in March in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
Initially, Mzansi thought they were off the hook as the World Football Governing Body took time to act.
After the recent confirmation, have a look at what the fans are saying, as sampled by GOAL.
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BackpageWhen we told you FIFA are going to deduct the three points, you thought Motsepe would save you - Obamuwasan Akeem Murphy Burger
BackpagepixThey want Nigeria to qualify by all means, they might dock six points since he played twice against Lesotho - Sizwe Nxitywa
BackpageAfter this saga, Hugo Broos must leave; before we play against Lesotho, everyone knew that Teboho Mokoena was suspended - Cardo Cardo
BackpageWe told them that Kaizer Chiefs' Thabo Cele was available, but that madala Hugo Broos didn't listen - Lenyora Hadebe
BackpageNow it’s no longer a matter of “if” but “when” FIFA docks points and hands us a 3-0 loss because let’s face it, Bafana Bafana are guilty as charged. Now what’s left is to win the remaining games; it’s as simple as that - Maurice Pete
BackpageI hear in Nigeria they are celebrating, forgetting that they still have to play and win games - Simbonile Madikizela
AFPJust because a case is opened doesn’t imply we will lose it. Patrice Motsepe has friends, he will cook - Lebohang Ben
BackpageI still wonder if Teboho Mokoena himself didn't know he had these yellow cards - Skhumbuzorandy Zulu
Getty Someone said SAFA will be the reason we won’t go to the World Cup. They always find ways to kill South African football - KaLifa Jones
BackpageThis means they must give us a replay with Nigeria or rule out the handball goal by the Super Eagles - Akani R Meyangene