Report: Super Eagles Get 2026 World Cup Boost As South Africas Bafana Risk Losing Three Points

Super Eagles hopes of securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup may have received a significant boost,

Reports circulating in the Nigeria media outlets suggests that South Africa could be penalized for fielding an ineligible player in their 2-0 win over Lesotho

Midfielder Teboho Mokoena featured for Bafana Bafana in the match played in Polokwane, but he had already received yellow cards on matchday one against Benin and on matchday four against Zimbabwe.

Meanwhile, according to FIFA and CAF rules, players who receive two yellow cards in separate matches are automatically suspended for the following game.

Despite this regulation, Mokoena played 82 minutes against Lesotho which is a clear violation of the disciplinary rules if confirmed.