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FIFA Sanctions South Africa: March Win Overturned, Investigation Launched
10/2/2025
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Story summary
- FIFA sanctioned South Africa for fielding ineligible Teboho Mokoena, overturning the March 2025 win over Lesotho to a 3-0 defeat.
- South African Football Association (SAFA) sits at 14; must beat Zimbabwe and Rwanda.
- SAFA fined 10,000 Swiss Francs (~R210,000) and will appeal.
- Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie ordered an investigation into SAFA's administrative failures.
- ActionSA calls for Danny Jordaan's resignation.
