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Mokoena’s yellow card chaos stressed the nation - consequences must follow

The controversy over the midfielder's yellow card saga is more than a passing embarrassment, it exposes a troubling culture of carelessness within the South African football administration. A single moment of negligence nearly derailed Bafana Bafana’s World Cup hopes, and someone must take responsibility.

Revealed! How 'Ice' nearly ended Bafana's World Cup dream with SAFA set to decide Tseka’s fate

Latest reports suggest the South African Football Association has opted for a bold move: finalising the Teboho Mokoena yellow card blunder via internal ballot. The decision could have major implications for Tseka, whose oversight during the Lesotho qualifier remains under scrutiny.

VIDEO: Neo Maema on Bafana vs Rwanda - 'This is going to be one helluva match'

The Simba SC midfielder is fully behind South Africa as they seek the victory that could propel the national team to the World Cup finals for the first time since the country hosted the 2010 version of the quadrennial event.

Marshall Munetsi, Zimbabwe, Lyle Foster, South Africa, October 2025

REVEALED! How Nigeria's star pressured Zimbabwean teammate to stop Bafana

The Warriors frustrated Bafana as the game ended in a goalless draw in a match that the latter needed nothing but three points. This is a game that the Super Eagles also keenly followed because they also wanted their rivals to slip in order to gain ground in the qualification race.

Five Premier League stars endure flight chaos on cracked plane

Five Premier League players - including Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey - were among those to endure flight chaos after jetting out of Nigeria's latest 2026 World Cup qualifier. There was midair mayhem during that journey as a cracked windscreen forced the plane that the Super Eagles were travelling on to make an emergency landing. Said trip was eventually completed some 12 hours later than initially planned.

Five key moments that led to Bafana's looming WCQ failure

As Bafana Bafana's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes are on the brink of collapse, we look at key moments that led to the near-certain failure to qualify despite a campaign that seemed destined to end with the team competing in North America next year.

Khama Billiat, Zimbabwe, Mohau Nkota, South Africa, October 2025

Coach insists ex-Chiefs & Pirates stars 'don't want to go to Morocco as tourists' after Bafana-Zim clash

The Warriors were determined to stop Hugo Broos' men from getting maximum points in the recent meeting. The COSAFA rivals met in Durban, but it was the visitors who came with hopes of getting maximum points to keep alive their hope of competing with the best in the world. The hosts had already been eliminated and stood no chance of making it to the summit.

Going gets tough! Bafana drop World Cup qualifying points against Zimbabwe as Benin win

After their points were deducted by FIFA, South Africa needed to win against the Warriors in order to boost their chances to qualify for the global showpiece. However, they were unable to get the crucial points against their group opponents, who were disadvantaged after Knowledge Musona was sent off.

Kanalelo Rapuleng and Ademola Lookman, Lesotho vs Nigeria, October 2025

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria edge Lesotho to close in on Bafana

The Super Eagles were lucky to go home with maximum points following a 2-1 win over Lesotho at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday. While the West Africans were not at their very best, they collected maximum points on the road and kept themselves in contention to go to the global tournament.

Thabang Kgeledi on Bafana's World Cup road video

VIDEO: Bafana's World Cup dream is a simple, brutal equation: win and win big

The unfortunate deduction of three points by FIFA for fielding Teboho Mokoena when he was suspended dropped South Africa to second in Group C on goal difference. But qualification is still in reach if the team wins against Zimbabwe and Rwanda, and can score a few goals while doing it.

Lesotho vs Nigeria predictions: Qualification door open for visitors

Three Lesotho vs Nigeria predictions for their World Cup Qualifier on Friday evening, including attractive value on the halftime/fulltime result.

VIDEO: Young fans send their good luck messages to Bafana

These young fans are optimistic that the national team will help them fulfil their World Cup dreams.

VIDEO: 'We are cruising nicely to the USA' - Fan on Bafana's crunch World Cup qualifiers

This fan urges South Africa not to rely on results elsewhere in Group C but to go 'for the kill' in their own games to ensure Mzansi can enjoy their first appearance at the global tournament since hosting in 2010.

Hugo Broos on Jayden Adams & Fawaaz Basadien video

VIDEO: Broos on Adams & Basadien - 'Players are choosing money and not their career'

In his characteristically blunt style the Belgian tactician pointed out the midfielder and defender were wrecking their AFCON and World Cup dreams by pursuing moves that led to them warming the bench instead of gaining valuable playing time.

Benni's message to SAFA & Broos after FIFA sanctions: 'Heads have to fly'

The Harambee Stars coach is unhappy with the way those in charge put Mzansi in trouble for failing to take their jobs seriously.

Hugo Broos, Helman Mkhalele and Gayton McKenzie, Bafana Bafana

Broos on Minister McKenzie's proposed investigation into Mokoena saga - 'I'm responsible'

The Belgian has responded to the administrator who had threatened a "thorough investigation into the incompetence that led to this sanction" after South Africa were deducted three points in their FIFA World Cup qualifying group.

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'I will buy their shirt!' Lesotho FA celebrate Bafana punishment & slam Broos, but vow to support SA at World Cup

With the case now settled, the football official says Bafana now have a chance of rightfully fighting for a slot in next year's finals. He also feels Lesotho would have played their last qualifier differently had FIFA rendered judgement.

Ex-Super Eagles defender blasts 'a big country like Nigeria' amid Mokoena saga

It is advantage Benin after FIFA's sanctions on South Africa took them to the top of Group C. But Eric Chelle's side still have a chance to go to the summit of the standings, something that has restored hope in his side. But a former Nigeria international has lambasted the West Africans for relying on other teams.

Mokhosi Mohapi, Lesotho General Secretary

Lesotho FA boss asks South Africans to 'be friends again' after Bafana punishment

SA found themselves in hot water following Mokoena's appearance against Lesotho, who complained and brought the matter to FIFA's attention. After the ruling, the FA official says he has been vindicated because he helped restore the game's integrity.

SAFA slams FIFA ruling on Mokoena case, reveals bid to fight for Bafana’s WCQ points

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.

OFFICIAL: SAFA fined after fielding ineligible Mokoena, costing Bafana crucial WCQ points

South Africa’s hopes for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have taken a major blow after FIFA sanctioned the South African Football Association for fielding the Mamelodi Sundowns midfield star in a qualifier against Lesotho. Mokoena was deemed ineligible, triggering disciplinary action and casting doubt over the campaign.

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