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Watch VideoBetter late than never: Lesotho just wanted to 'alert' FIFA about Bafana, Teboho Mokoena situation

Lesotho Football Association's late complaint to FIFA regarding Teboho Mokoena's ineligibility could jeopardise Bafana Bafana's World Cup qualifying campaign.

Sport Soccer
John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoHugo Broos’ Bafana have nation smiling again, but familiar incompetence continues to linger

Hugo Broos’ Bafana has brought smiles to the masses in South Africa again, and it really would be a travesty if incompetence is the reason they are not on a plane to the Fifa World Cup next year.

Sport Opinion
Zaahier Adams|Published

Bafana Bafana in a strong place to qualify for World Cup — even if they lose three points for Teboho Mokoena blunder

South Africa's World Cup qualification campaign faces uncertainty after fielding an ineligible Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho, risking a FIFA points deduction. Yet despite this administrative blunder, Bafana Bafana remain group leaders with their qualification destiny still firmly in their own hands.

Sport Opinion
Lunga Biyela|Published

Bafana's World Cup dreams threatened: Mokoena yellow card controversy explained

South Africa's World Cup qualification campaign faces a major setback as FIFA regulations could see Bafana Bafana stripped of crucial points. Star midfielder Teboho Mokoena played against Lesotho despite being ineligible due to accumulated yellow cards, potentially costing the team their Group C lead and endangering their path to the 2026 tournament.

Sport Soccer
Smiso Msomi|Published