South Africa's World Cup Hopes Dented by Player Eligibility Scandal
Published on: Sept. 29, 2025, 8:19 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
South Africa loses crucial points in the World Cup qualifiers due to fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena. FIFA docked three points from the team, boosting Lesotho's standings, and penalized South Africa with a fine. The decision intensified the competitive scenario, with Benin, Nigeria, and Rwanda still in contention.
