09/19/2025
World Cup qualifiers: FIFA opens case against South Africa
The world's football governing body, FIFA, has officially opened disciplinary actions against South Africa for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during a 2026 World Cup qualitying match against Lesotho in March, PUNCH Online reports.
South African outlet, SABC Sport, reports that FIFA has levelled charges against the South African Football Association and Mokoena.
The report stated, "In a letter to SAFA dated September 15, 2025 - seen by the public broadcaster, FIFA confirmed that both the player and the association face charges of breaching several disciplinary regulations, including the fielding of an ineligible player.
The case has been referred to the FIFA
Disciplinary Committee, with SAFA and Mokoena given six days to submit their response.