Official: South Africa will be docked 3 points, 3 goals for World Cup blunder
A top-ranked official has told only SCORENigeria that South Africa will be docked three points and three goals for fielding an ineligble player in...
FIFA soon to decide on South Africa World Cup blunder – NSC Chairman
World football governing body FIFA will soon rule on the matter concerning South Africa fielding an ineligible player in a 2026 World Cup...
Can Bafana Bafana be punished for Teboho Mokoena's yellow card saga against Lesotho? Safa officials reveal they are still waiting for Fifa decision
The Masandawana midfielder had two yellow cards already, making him ineligible to play the qualifier that Bafana won.
Preview: Malawi vs. Lesotho - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's COSAFA Cup clash between Malawi and Lesotho, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Tanzania Replaces Morocco In The COSAFA Cup 2025
Morocco has pulled out of the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup 2025, and Tanzania will take their place in the tournament, which runs from June 4 to 15 in...
Super Eagles Players Aware Of South Africa Losing Three Points For Fielding Ineligible Player
Players of the senior national team of Nigeria say they have been told that FIFA will deduct three points from World Cup Qualifiers rivals South...
An Announcement Is Pending – South Africa Football Chief Reveals Three Points Deduction By FIFA
A highly placed official in the South Africa Football Association (SAFA) says they have accepted their error for fielding an ineligible player in...
Points gone – Nigeria’s World Cup dream rekindled as South Africa brace for FIFA blow
Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been handed a dramatic lifeline after reports emerged that South Africa have internally...
Ineligible Player – South Africa FA Accepts Three Points Deduction After Contact With FIFA
South Africa Football Association (SAFA) have accepted a three points, three goals deduction from football governing body after they were found...
'I was childish' - Iwobi finally speaks on social media post celebrating Super Eagles call-up in 2021
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has candidly reflected on his controversial 2021 social media post, admitting he was "childish" during a...
South Africa Told They Can’t Appeal Points Deduction For Fielding Ineligible Player In World Cup Qualifiers
South Africa have been told that they can’t appeal the expected punishment of a three points and three goals deduction for fielding an ineligible...
World Cup 2026: Super Eagles Will Qualify After Winning Their Remaining Four Matches – Sunday Dare
Former minister of sports, Chief Sunday Dare has come out with a bold declaration that the Super Esgles will qualify for next year’s FIFA World Cup...
Rohr Expects FIFA To Deduct Three Points From South Africa – Super Eagles Suffered The Same Fate
Head coach of the senior national team of Benin Republic Gernot Rohr says he expects FIFA to deduct three points from South Africa for fielding an...
Nigerians Behind Agitation For FIFA To Deduct Three Points From Us- South Africa FA Chief Laments
World football governing body is expected to deduct three points and three goals from South Africa in the world cup qualifiers after they fielded...
CAF Okays Potential Points Deduction From South Africa By FIFA For Fielding Ineligible Player
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) won’t be involved in any decision that world football governing body FIFA will take against South...
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Sport | 'Truly inspiring': Lesotho charity wins Laureus Award for using football to change lives
Lesotho's football charity organisation Kick4Life is motivated to continue its drive for social change after the Laureus World Sports Academy...
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Ex Chelsea Defender Celebrates Three Points Deduction From South – It Is Perfect For Super Eagles
Former Nigeria international defender Celestine Babayaro says the impending three points, three goals deduction from South Africa has made it easy...
Ex Captain Of South Africa Calls For Sacking Of FA Chief As Three Points Deduction By FIFA Looms
Former captain of the senior national team of South Africa Itumeleng Khune has called for the sacking of whoever is responsible for the blunder of...
Super Eagles’ World Cup Dream: What Must Happen for Nigeria to Qualify
Nigeria also faces Rwanda, Benin Republic, and Lesotho, teams they must defeat to stand any chance of finishing top of the group.
The post Super...
Fact: FIFA Doesn’t Need A Protest Letter To Deduct Three Points From South Africa For Fielding Ineligible Player
The last has not been heard about the case of South Africa suffering a point deduction from world football governing body FIFA after fielding an...
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Coach Of South Africa Lament Advantage Handed To Super Eagles As Points Deduction Looms Large
Head coach of South Africa Hugo Broos is heavily disappointed in the drama that led them to fielding Teboho Mokoena in their world cup qualifiers...
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Thabo Cele speaks about his Bafana Bafana hopes - 'With Amakhosi performing, it will be a natural step for me to get to the national team'
No player from Amakhosi was part of the Bafana squad that played and defeated Lesotho and Benin in the March international break.
Updated FIFA Rankings: Bafana climb, among best African teams
Bafana Bafana have made another jump in the latest FIFA rankings thanks to wins over Lesotho and Benin last month.
Nigeria, Cape Verde, Three Others Will Drag FIFA To CAS If They Fail To Deduct Three Points from South Africa
The last has not been heard about the case of South Africa suffering a point deduction from world football governing body FIFA after fielding an...
Bafana Bafana reap rewards from wins against Lesotho and Benin in 2026 World Cup qualifiers as Hugo Broos' side move up in Fifa world rankings
Teams around the world took part in the international break recently held, registering diverse results in their respective matches.
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: South Africa to lose 3 points, 3 goals for fielding ineligible player against Lesotho
FIFA, the global governing body of football, has awarded Lesotho three points and three goals after South Africa fielded an ineligible player,...
Official: FIFA verdict on South Africa may not be immediate
As Super Eagles fans wait on the FIFA verdict on South Africa for fielding a suspended player, a top NFF official has told SCORENigeria that this...
FIFA Rules: South Africa Lose Three Points, Three Goals For Fielding Ineligible Player Against Lesotho
FIFA will award three points and three goals to Lesotho after South Africa fielded an ineligible player in the 0-2 win when both teams met in the...
Magesi FC coach Owen Da Gama believes Orlando Pirates' wonderkid Mofokeng has the potential to play football overseas- 'I’m sure the chairman, Dr. Irvin Khoza, has plans for him'
After shining for Bafana Bafana against Lesotho and Benin, scoring his first goal, Relebohile Mofokeng continues to enjoy a fantastic season.
Nigeria challenges FIFA over Lesotho and Zimbabwe's home matches in South Africa
Nigeria has formally lodged a protest with FIFA over Lesotho and Zimbabwe’s decision to play their home fixtures in South Africa during the 2026...
EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria cry foul to FIFA over Lesotho, Zimbabwe playing in South Africa
SCORENigeria can exclusively report today that Nigeria have fired a strongly-worded protest to FIFA to complain that there is no fair play in the...
South Africa team manager faces sack for ‘very costly mistake’
The team manager of South Africa, Vincent Tseka, faces the sack after what officials described as a “very costly mistake” that saw Bafana Bafana...
Lesotho FA: FIFA must dock 3 points, 3 goals from South Africa
The Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) have maintained that South Africa should be docked three points and three goals for fielding a suspended...
'This guy is always fighting us!' Lesotho FA official takes aim at 'harsh' Hugo Broos amid Bafana Bafana star Teboho Mokoena saga in 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers - 'We want to see if the loud-mouth knows the regulations'
The Crocodiles officials are asking the responsible authorities to take action against Mzansi for playing Mokoena.
ZIFA Eyes High-Profile Morocco Friendly For Warriors
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is pushing for a friendly match between Zimbabwe and Morocco during the June international break.
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Lesotho FA Insist On FIFA Deducting Three Points From South Africa, Denies Working For Super Eagles
The secretary general of Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) Mokhosi Mohapi says they are hopeful that FIFA will stick by it rules and deduct...
Lesotho FA U-turn: Super Eagles left hanging in Teboho Mokoena eligibility saga – Report
The Lesotho Football Association have reportedly withdrawals their complaint to FIFA about South Africa fielding an ineligible player for their...
FIFA hammer can still fall on South Africa despite Lesotho withdrawing protest
Lesotho have withdrawn their protest against South Africa for fielding a suspended player in their 2026 World Cup qualifying clash, but...
Lesotho FA official Mokhosi Mohapi urges Fifa to take fair action over Bafana Bafana's Teboho Mokoena suspension saga - 'Live and die by your rules'
Lesotho FA's Mokhosi Mohapi has asked Fifa to apply rules fairly in regard to Teboho Mokoena's suspension claims.
Magwizi Hails Warriors’ Performance In 1-1 Draw Against Nigeria
Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) President, Nqobile Magwizi, said the Warriors' performance against Nigeria in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier...
Bafana Bafana facing World Cup qualifying ban?
Bafana Bafana await their verdict following the Teboho Mokoena saga. Lesotho and Nigeria have submitted official complaints.
Baloyi blasts SAFA over Mokoena eligibility fiasco
Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Brian Baloyi is not pleased with the South African Football Association (SAFA) after they neglected to notice that...
Why Nigeria are desperate for FIFA to punish South Africa’s Bafana Bafana
Nigeria are hoping FIFA will enforce its regulations by sanctioning South Africa for fielding an ineligible player during their 2026 World Cup...
Top officials assure Super Eagles to push for South Africa to lose points over suspended player
SCORENigeria can exclusively report that top officials have promised the Super Eagles that they will ensure South Africa forfeit three points and...
Teboho Mokoena scandal: Everything you need to know about the World Cup qualifier storm facing Bafana Bafana
South Africa's national football team, Bafana Bafana, are at the centre of a growing eligibility storm that could dramatically impact their hopes...
2026 World Cup: Lesotho push FIFA to punish South Africa over ineligible player Mokoena
Lesotho are piling pressure on FIFA to enforce its own disciplinary rules by docking points from South Africa for fielding an ineligible player...
'I must be honest with you' - Lesotho FA chief denies direct talks with NFF over Mokoena ineligibility
The Lesotho Football Association has requested Fifa to investigate whether South Africa fielded an ineligible player in a 2-0 win over Lesotho last...
Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star credits Bafana Bafana World Cup qualifying wins over Lesotho and Benin to Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns - 'I think they’ve helped Hugo Broos to achieve his goal'
Former Kaizer Chiefs forward Junior Khanye has credited Hugo Broos Bafana performance to Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.
Bafana likely to lose points over suspension bungle: Fifa rules expert
Lesotho FA has confirmed it has sent a query in writing to Fifa over the matter.
South Africa Risk Losing Three Points Over Ineligible Player in World Cup Qualifiers
Group C leaders, South Africa are at risk of losing three crucial points in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after fielding an ineligible player,...
South Africa coach refuses to comment on parading ineligible player
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has refused to comment on the issue that his team fielded a suspended player in their home win over Lesotho in a 2026...
Lesotho confirm query sent to Fifa over Bafana suspension bungle
‘We have heard Nigeria also want to protest and they are entitled to because the result prejudices everyone’
‘No hard feelings but we want those points’ – Lesotho to Bafana
Lesotho could be just one point behind Bafana Bafana should FIFA decides to deduct points after Teboho Mokoena's yellow card.
“No hard feelings” – Lesotho FA breaks silence on Mokoena debacle as Super Eagles long for World Cup boost
The Lesotho Football Association secretary-general Mokhosi Mohapi has demanded that FIFA punish South Africa for fielding an ineligible player in...
Bafana news: Lesotho make official complaint, Broos responds
Bafana Bafana are in the hot seat after making a crucial mistake during Friday's match against Lesotho. FIFA are looking into the matter.
Sport | 'We will wait and see': Bafana coach Broos tight-lipped on Mokoena selection blunder
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos would not be drawn into speculating on the outcome of the selection of Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho, which risked...
Mokoena mishap: Bafana Bafana to have crucial points revoked?
Bafana Bafana are in a spot of bother following their international break. Lesotho are livid, do they have a case?
Resilient Warriors Hold Nigeria To A 1-1 Draw In Uyo
The Warriors came from behind for the second game in a row to claim a share of the spoils against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the 2026 FIFA...
EXPLAINED: How soon can Bafana Bafana qualify for World Cup?
With Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Rwanda still to come, Bafana should qualify for the 2026 World Cup by at least 20 points.
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: South Africa Faces Points Deduction Before Hosting Super Eagles In September
A ray of hope has emerged that the Super Eagles could ‘gain assistance’ from the boardroom of Confederation of African Football (CAF) in their...
Lesotho Writes FIFA Over South Africa Ineligible Player
The Lesotho Football Association , LFA, has sent a query to FIFA over the yellow cards accumulated by South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena in the...
World Cup Lifeline for Nigeria as South Africa Risk Losing Three Points to Lesotho
Kunle Adewale Despite dropping two points against Zimbabwe yesterday to dent Super Eagles ambitions, Nigeria’s hope of hoisting her flag at the...
'Up to the authorities' - Lesotho coach weighs in on Mokoena controversy rocking Nigeria's WCQ group
The debate surrounding Teboho Mokoena's yellow card situation after South Africa's 2-0 victory over Lesotho last Friday has prompted a response...
'The law is the law! We want those points' - Lesotho Football Association warns Safa! Hugo Broos drops Teboho Mokoena as Bafana Bafana's 2026 Fifa World Cup dream could be dented due to error involving Mamelodi Sundowns star
Bafana Bafana risk a three-point deduction for fielding a suspended player against Lesotho, which could impact their World Cup qualifying campaign
Match Highlights: Rwanda 1-1 Lesotho – 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Lesotho laboured to hold Rwanda to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday in their clash in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Rwanda hosted the Round 6...
'No Kaizer Chiefs players, no problem, we avoided a losing curse against Benin and Lesotho! Bafana Bafana have great team, but Nigeria have no business at World Cup' - Fans
South AFricans share their feelings after Bafana Bafana's win against Benin.
Bafana Bafana: South Africa face World Cup points deduction over Mokoena suspension error
South Africa's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, which gathered major momentum with a composed 2-0 victory over Benin on Tuesday evening,...
Bafana Bafana face points deduction
South Africa face a potential points deduction in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying campaign for fielding Teboho Mokoena in the 2-0 win over...
Hugo Broos drops Teboho Mokoena as Bafana Bafana could lose three points in 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers due to error involving Mamelodi Sundowns star
Bafana Bafana risk a three-point deduction for fielding a suspended player against Lesotho, which could impact their World Cup qualifying campaign
Another blunder! Bafana could lose three points over Mokoena’s yellow cards
Mokoena was booked in Bafana's opening match against Benin and against Zimbabwe meaning he should have been suspended for Lesotho match.
2026 FIFA World Cup: South Africa’s Costly Mistake in Group C That Could Benefit Super Eagles
The sun hung low over Johannesburg as football fans across South Africa buzzed with excitement. Their national team had just battled Lesotho in a...
LIVE: Benin vs Bafana Bafana – FIFA World Cup qualifier
Bafana Bafana sit atop Group C after their FIFA World Cup qualifier win over Lesotho as they prepare to take on Benin on Tuesday.
Lesotho fire protest to FIFA over South Africa ineligible player
Lesotho Football Association (LFA) have confirmed they have sent a query to Fifa over the yellow cards accumulated by Bafana Bafana midfielder...
Lesotho confirm FIFA protest: Bafana Bafana’s victory in jeopardy over Mokoena ineligibility
Lesotho officially complained to FIFA about the ineligibility of South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena, jeopardizing Bafana Bafana’s crucial World...
South Africa under scrutiny for playing ineligible player
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...
Lesotho joins Nigeria in Teboho Mokoena’s yellow cards debacle!
Lesotho unashamedly wants the three points Bafana Bafana gained against them in the Teboho Mokoena yellow cards saga.
Bafana may have averted World Cup disaster over Teboho Mokoena suspension bungle
Midfielder was fielded despite having two yellow cards in previous matches in win against Lesotho
Africa: 2026WCQ - Super Eagles Get Qualification Boost As South Africa Risk Losing 3 Points
[Vanguard] Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup may have received a boost following reports that South Africa could face...
Nigeria calls for FIFA to act against South Africa for fielding ineligible player in World Cup qualifier
Drama has hit Group C of the African 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers amid questions over the eligibility of South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena...
2026 WCQ: Drama in Super Eagles’ group as South Africa face 3-point deduction
Nigeria’s hopes of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup might have just gotten an unexpected boost following controversy around South Africa...
Report: Super Eagles get 2026 World Cup boost as South Africa’s Bafana risk losing three points
Super Eagles’ hopes of securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup may have received a significant boost, Soccernet.ng reports. Reports circulating...
NFF Push For FIFA To Deduct Three Points From South Africa For Fielding Ineligible Player Against Lesotho
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has started moves on establishing a case against South Africa for fielding an ineligible player in Theboho...
World Cup Qualifiers: Eagles good but can be better, says Adepoju
Ex-Super Eagles international, Mutiu Adepoju, has praised the national team after their victory in Rwanda, urging them to replicate the same...