Overview

• SAFA has received a formal FIFA letter opening proceedings over Teboho Mokoena’s participation against Lesotho, with both the association and the player cited for alleged breaches.
• Reports say SAFA and Mokoena have a short window, reported as six days, to submit their defense to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee.
• FIFA’s Disciplinary Code provides that fielding an ineligible player leads to an automatic 3-0 forfeit and at least a CHF 6,000 fine, with potential sanctions for the player.
• If the Lesotho result is overturned, South Africa would drop from 17 to 14 points and likely lose first place in Group C on goal difference to Benin.
• SAFA acknowledges the case and says it will focus on winning October qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda after earlier signals suggested no action when the match was omitted from a FIFA sanctions list.