Overview

• FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee found South Africa fielded suspended midfielder Teboho Mokoena, who had two prior yellow cards, in the March 21 fixture.
• The 2-0 result over Lesotho is recorded as a 3-0 loss, with a three-point deduction and a 10,000 Swiss franc fine imposed on the South African Football AssociationBeBenin now lead Group C on goal difference over South Africa, with Nigeria and Rwanda three points back heading into the final window.
• The remaining fixtures are scheduled for Oct. 10 and Oct. 13–14: Lesotho–Nigeria, Zimbabwe–South Africa, Rwanda–Benin, then Lesotho–Zimbabwe, Nigeria–Benin, and South Africa–Rwanda.
• CAF’s format sends only group winners directly to the 2026 World Cup, while the four best runners-up advance to a continental playoff.