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South Africa points deduction, explained: What FIFA punishment over ineligible player means for Bafana Bafana in World Cup qualifying

South Africa's hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been handed a blow after they were punished for fielding an ineligible player during qualification.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: South Africa docked three points, questions raised on late sanction

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South Africa stripped of win in World Cup qualifying over ineligible player

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Nigeria's World Cup qualifying hopes boosted as South Africa slapped with points deduction

The South African Football Association has been ordered to pay a CHF 10,000 (£9,334.95) fine on top of the sporting penalty.

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World Cup 2026 qualifiers: FIFA hands heavy sanction to South Africa

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South Africa stripped of win in World Cup qualifying for ineligible player and loses group lead

South African Football Association Takes decisive Step Against FIFA Ruling That Cost Group Lead

Bafana Bafana stripped of Lesotho win, fined, and warned over Mokoena caseSouth African Football Association Takes decisive Step Against FIFA Ruling That Cost Group LeadThe South African Football

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South Africa sports minister Gayton McKenzie furious over Bafana being docked points by FIFA

The South African Football Association (SAFA) have confirmed their intention to appeal after FIFA docked Bafana Bafana three World Cup Qualifying points for fielding Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho on March 21.

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What we’ll do about FIFA’s points deduction – South Africa

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has strongly condemned FIFA’s decision to deduct three points from its tally in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign