US EditionAfrica: 2026WCQ - Super Eagles Get Qualification Boost As South Africa Risk Losing 3 Points
- South Africa leads Group C with 10 points from five matches, while Nigeria is in fourth place with six points.
- Victor Ikpeba believes South Africa could lose points in the qualifiers, stating, "I have a mighty belief that South Africa will drop points somewhere."
- Controversy surrounds midfielder Teboho Mokoena, who played despite being ineligible due to accumulated yellow cards, violating FIFA regulations.
- If confirmed, South Africa may face a three-point deduction, benefiting Nigeria's hopes for World Cup qualification.
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Africa: 2026WCQ - Super Eagles Get Qualification Boost As South Africa Risk Losing 3 Points
Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup may have received a boost following reports that South Africa could face sanctions for fielding an ineligible player during their 2-0 victory over Lesotho.
2026 WCQ: Ikpeba predicts Super Eagles rivals South Africa will drop points
Former Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba believes Group C leaders South Africa will drop points in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Bafana Bafana currently top the group with 10 points from five matches, while the Super Eagles who sit in fourth position, have six points. The Super Eagles will host Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Tuesday (today). South Africa will be away to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic a…
Did Bafana Bafana field an ineligible player? Latest update
Did Bafana Bafana field an ineligible player? Lets find out now. Bafana’s hard-fought 2-0 victory over Lesotho in their FIFA World Cup qualifier at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday is now under scrutiny. Reports suggest the team may have violated FIFA regulations by fielding Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena, who was ineligible to play due to accumulated yellow cards, according to Sportwire. Mokoena received a caution against Benin in No…
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