The world football governing body, FIFA, has opened disciplinary proceedings against the South African Football Association (SAFA) and midfielder Teboho Mokoena for allegedly fielding the player while under suspension in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. Mokoena played in South Africa’s 2–0 victory over Lesotho on March 21 in Polokwane, despite reportedly being ineligible after accumulating […]

Safa has received a letter informing the association of the probe as docking of points now looms.

Fifa has sent a letter to the South African Football Association (Safa) informing it of an investigation being opened into the fielding of ineligible Teboho Mokoena in a World Cup qualifier against Lesotho.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sent a message to Nigeria and South Africa after FIFA began an official probe over Teboho Mokoena's eligibility.

CAPE TOWN :South Africa will face disciplinary proceedings for fielding a suspended player in a World Cup qualifier in March, which will likely see them docked points and put their hopes of advancing to next year’s finals in jeopardy.World football’s governing body FIFA this week informed the South Africa

This stems from featuring Mokoena in South Africa’s 2-0 win over Lesotho on March 21, 2025 in Polokwane despite being suspended.