South Africa top Group C with 17 points, they are followed by Benin Republic and Nigeria who have 14 and 11 points respectively.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Chief Executive Officer of the South African Football Association (SAFA),
Lydia Monyepao has confirmed that Bafana Bafana are being investigated by FIFA.
According to Idiski Times, she disclosed that SAFA received communication from the world football governing body over allegation that South Africa fielded an ineligible player during a World Cup qualifier.
Several media outlets had earlier reported that FIFA wrote South Africa and demanded an explanation as to how Teboho Mokoena played against Lesotho in March this year.
The midfielder was ineligible to feature in the 2026 World Cup qualifier having picked up two yellow cards.
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If indicted after the investigation, FIFA is likely to overturn South Africa’s 2-0 win, and award three points to Lesotho.
While speaking about the query, Monyepao said, “We have received communication from FIFA about the investigation they have launched in terms of the Lesotho match that Teboho Mokoena was fielded, we received it yesterday.
“So we’re preparing our response to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee which is ultimately required of us as an association…”
Meanwhile, with two games left to play in Group C, Benin Republic and Nigeria are the teams in line to benefit from the investigation.
The Super Eagles are currently in third position with 11 points, while South Africa and Benin Republic have gained
17 and 14 points respectively.
