2026wcq: Super Eagles Get Qualification Boost As South Africa Risk Losing 3 Points
Nigerias chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup may have received a boost following reports that South Africa could face sanctions for fielding an ineligible player during their 2-0 victory over Lesotho.
According to reports, South African midfielder Teboho Mokoena played in the match despite having accumulated two yellow cards earlier in the qualifiersone against Benin on matchday one and another against Zimbabwe on matchday four.
Under FIFA and CAF regulations, a player who receives two yellow cards in separate matches must serve a one-game suspension.
However, Mokoena featured for 82 minutes in the game against Lesotho, potentially violating this rule.
CAF Yet to Respond as Investigation LoomsThe development has cast doubt on South Africas adherence to eligibility regulations in the qualifiers.