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2026 WCQ: Lesotho coach reacts to South Africa's potential points deduction

Summary by Daily Post Nigeria

Lesotho coach, Leslie Notsi, has reacted to news that South Africa could be punished for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in one of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches in Nigeria’s Group C. Lesotho could benefit from the confirmation that Group C leaders South Africa fielded Mokoena during their 2-0 victory over Lesotho last week. Mokoena should not have played against Lesotho, having received two yellow cards in previous …

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W’Cup qualifiers: Lesotho urges FIFA to be fair over Mokoena’s ban

The Secretary-General of the Lesotho Football Association, Mokhosi Mohapi, has admitted that the LFA didn’t file their protest against South Africa for fielding an ineligible player during their 2026 World Cup qualifying match last Friday, in accordance with the statutes but insists that they want FIFA to interpret the laws fairly, The PUNCH reports. Despite

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2026 WCQ: Lesotho coach reacts to South Africa's potential points deduction

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Lesotho insist FIFA must deduct 3 points from South Africa, deny working with Super Eagles

Lesotho have maintained that the world's football governing body FIFA must deduct three points from South Africa for fielding an ineligible player.

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2026 Wcq Fifa Could Still Hand South Africa Points Deduction Despite Lesothos Withdrawal : The Africa

FIFA could end up deducting points from South Africa for fielding an ineligible player during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, despite Lesotho reportedly withdrawing their protest. Bafana Bafana playe

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Lesotho FA Insist On FIFA Deducting Three Points From South Africa, Denies Working For Super Eagles - OwnGoal Nigeria

The secretary general of Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) Mokhosi Mohapi says they are hopeful that FIFA will stick by it rules and deduct points from South Africa for fielding an ineligible player, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Lesotho were beaten 2-0 by South Africa who fielded an ineligible player in Teboho Mokoena, who was supposed to be suspended […]

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The Heritage Times

Ineligible Player Allegation: South Africa’s Fate Hangs As FIFA Delays Decision

By Victor Kanayo Days after Lesotho reportedly petitioned FIFA over allegations that South Africa used an ineligible player during a 2026 World Cup qualifier, no decision has been made. The player in question is Teboho Mokoena. Mokoena was not listed by South Africa in their game against Benin on Tuesday. However, he was booked in Bafana’s opening match against Benin in 2023 and again in the fourth qualifier against Zimbabwe last year. According…

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