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FIFA Penalizes Bafana Bafana, Points Deduction Alters Standings

9/30/2025

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FIFA deducted points after fielding suspended Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho.
The team’s 2-0 victory is now a 0-3 defeat.
Bafana Bafana drop to second in Group C, tied with Benin on 14 points.
The South African Football Association (SAFA) faces a CHF 10,000 fine.
They must beat Zimbabwe and Rwanda to qualify; forfeiture can be appealed within ten days.

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FIFA deducted points after fielding suspended Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho.
The team’s 2-0 victory is now a 0-3 defeat.
Bafana Bafana drop to second in Group C, tied with Benin on 14 points.
The South African Football Association (SAFA) faces a CHF 10,000 fine.
They must beat Zimbabwe and Rwanda to qualify; forfeiture can be appealed within ten days.