South Africa’s World Cup hopes took a major hit as FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee sanctioned the South African Football Association for fielding Mokoena, deemed ineligible, in the March 2025 qualifier against Lesotho. The ruling strips Bafana Bafana of crucial points, slaps SAFA with a fine and a warning to Mokoena.
Mzansi might be forced to win their last two Group C games to get their ticket after the World Football Governing Body opened a case against Hugo Broos' side.
The Super Eagles and the Cheetahs have been banking on the world football governing body to punish the Southern African nation for a massive blunder made in the qualifiers.
There has been massive anxiety about the step the World Football Governing Body would take against Mzansi for fielding the suspended Mamelodi Sundowns star.
Great squad filled with quality and depth, good coach, amongst the favourites for AFCON and on track for FIFA World Cup qualification.. have South African fans ever had it so good?