The Super Eagles may receive a massive boost in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier after main challenger South Africa risk points deduction after breaking rule.

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Lesotho Football Association have lodged an official complaint with FIFA, demanding a 3-point deduction for South Africa in their World Cup qualifying campaign

The Lesotho Football Association has confirmed it has sent a query to Fifa over the yellow cards accumulated by Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

The Lesotho Football Association, LFA, has officially written to FIFA, challenging South Africa’s use of midfielder Teboho Mokoena in last Friday’s 2026

South Africa risk dropping three points in the race for the 2026 FIFA world Cup ticket after fielding Teboho Mokeona in their game against Lesotho.

South Africa, currently leading Group C in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa qualifiers, faces potential consequences for fielding an ineligible player in their recent 2-0 victory against Lesotho last Friday. The South African midfielder in question, Teboho Mokoena, had accumulated two yellow cards in prior matches, which disqualified him from participating in the game […]

South Africa are at the risk of getting points deduction after fielding an ineligible player for their win over Lesotho, however they could avoid the punishment.

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has reacted to news that South Africa could be punnished for fielding an ineligible player in one of their qualifying

This situation mirrors a similar infraction that saw Nigeria deducted three points during the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

South African fans are crying foul, claiming "Nigeria bewitched us" as Bafana Bafana face the possibility of losing 3 points due to a violation of FIFA regulations