South Africa could be at risk of losing three points and three goals after fielding Teboho Mokoena in their match against Lesotho, despite the midfielder being ineligible due to accumulated yellow cards.
The potential sanction could have significant implications for Group C, where South Africa, Nigeria, Benin, Rwanda, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe are battling for qualification. If the punishment is enforced, it could shake up the standings, potentially benefiting rivals like Nigeria and Benin.
With the stakes high in the qualification race, all eyes will be on FIFA or CAF’s decision regarding the matter. A ruling against South Africa could give Lesotho a crucial boost while denting Bafana Bafana’s campaign.
