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Published on 2025-09-29 19:52:51
South Africa’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup have suffered a major blow after they were sanctioned for fielding an ineligible player.
Teboho Mokoena (28) played in the 2-0 win against Lesotho in March despite the midfielder being due to serve a suspension after accumulating two yellow cards.
A Fifa disciplinary committee has ruled that South Africa breached competition rules, and has imposed a 3-0 forfeit.
The South African Football Association has been fined 10…
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