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2026 WC: FIFA Deducts South Africa Points Over Ineligible Player

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By Adedapo Adesanya The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has penalized South Africa for using an ineligible player in their match against Lesotho. The decision comes two weeks after FIFA launched an investigation…

Nigeria, South Africa, 6 other African countries that faced FIFA sanctions in World Cup Qualifiers

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Over the years, African football has seen several countries punished with points deductions or sanctions during FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Video game studio behind Fifa football and Battlefield snapped up in £40bn deal

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Electronic Arts has been taken over by a consortium that includes Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner (pictured with his wife Ivanka Trump).

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South Africa rejects FIFA’s three-point deduction in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

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The South African Football Association, SAFA, has rejected the decision by global football governing body FIFA to deduct three points from them in the ongoing 2026 World Cup qualifying series. The South Africans are challenging the…

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2026 WCQ: SAFA To Appeal FIFA’s Decision To Deduct Bafana Three Points

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The South African Football Association (SAFA) have said they intend to appeal Fifa’s decision to dock them three points for fielding an ineligible player – Teboho Mokoena – in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in March. FIFA…

6 ways Nigeria can reach 2026 FIFA World Cup after South Africa docked 3 points

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria's World Cup hopes have been given a huge boost following FIFA’s decision to dock South Africa three points and three goals for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in their qualifier against Lesotho.

JUST IN: South African Football Association vows to appeal FIFA ruling on 3 points deduction

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The South African Football Association (SAFA) has expressed disappointment over what it described as an “unprecedented” outcome of a FIFA disciplinary panel. The football governing body deducted 3 points from the Bafana Bafana on Monday…

Norway Vs Nigeria Live Blogging – Chile 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup; Group F Matchday 1

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Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of the Chile 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Group F matchday 1 game between U20-landslaget of Norway and the Flying Eagles of Nigeria at Estadio Fiscal, Talca.

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FIFA sanctions South Africa for fielding ineligible player in World Cup Qualifier

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FIFA has ruled that South Africa must forfeit their 2-0 win against Lesotho in the World Cup qualifier after fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena. The March 21 match in Polokwane is now a 3-0 loss for South Africa, dropping them…

Bafana lose points, SAFA to lodge a formal appeal with FIFA

Bafana Bafana have lost thee points after FIFA made a ruling over Teboho Mokoena but Safa are already appealing the ruling.

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FIFPro Warns Of Extreme Heat And Player Burnout Ahead Of 2026 FIFA World Cup

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FIFPro warns of extreme heat and player burnout risks for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, urging to prioritize player safety and adjust schedules.

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

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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.

FIFA Impose 3-0 Forfeit That Could Have Huge Impact on World Cup Qualifying

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FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, others sanctioned by FIFA

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The football governing body, Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), has confirmed the deduction of three points from South Africa for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during the 2026

FIFA Rejects Reports Of Further World Cup Expansion in 2030

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Soccer’s most prestigious tournament may not be done growing yet. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off this summer with its largest field yet, but some countries

FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Qualifiers: Black Princesses to face South Africa after Tunisia victory

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Ghana's U20 women national team, the Black Princesses will face South Africa in the third round of the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup qualifiers after dismantling Tunisia. The Black Princesses progressed to the next stage of the qualifiers…