South Africa Plans Appeal Over World Cup Qualifying Win Stripped For Ineligible Player – The Standard Newspaper

SAFA Battles Back: South Africa Launches Appeal After FIFA’s Punishment

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has officially lodged an appeal against FIFA’s ruling that stripped Bafana Bafana of three points and three goals in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, describing the punishment as “harsh and unjust.” The ruling came after South Africa fielded an ineligible player, sparking outrage across the continent and drastically changing the complexion of Group C. The decision has reignited Nigeria’s World Cup hope…

South Africa’s World Cup Dreams Derailed by Ineligible Player Scandal! - Afric Info

South Africa’s World Cup Qualifying Points Diminished Due to Player Eligibility Concerns In an unexpected turn of events, the South African national football team has faced a significant setback in their World Cup qualifying journey due to complications regarding the eligibility of one of its players. This ruling, issued by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has sparked widespread debate across the country and raised questions about th…

South Africa Plans Appeal Over World Cup Qualifying Win Stripped For Ineligible Player – The Standard Newspaper

The South African Football Association said it plans to appeal a FIFA ruling that stripped the men’s national team of a win in 2026 World Cup qualifying over fielding an ineligible player. The FIFA judgment on Monday to overturn a 2-0 win against Lesotho in March as a 3-0 loss by default knocked South Africa off top spot with two rounds left in a qualifying group that ends in two weeks. SAFA did not have the chance to make legal arguments to the…