ARTICLE · 04 APRIL 2025

Has The Horse Bolted Yet?

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Under the FIFA Disciplinary Code, Bafana Bafana runs the risk of having its 2026 World Cup qualifying points deducted for an alleged breach of the regulations.

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A look at Bafana Bafana's alleged breach of the FIFA Regulations

Under the FIFA Disciplinary Code, Bafana Bafana runs the risk of having its 2026 World Cup qualifying points deducted for an alleged breach of the regulations. Following the match between Bafana Bafana and Lesotho where Bafana Bafana saw a 2 – 0 victory, questions have arisen around Midfielder, Teboho Mokoena's eligibility to play in that match considering that he reportedly accumulated two yellow cards in prior matches. Be that as it may, the fundamental question remains: has the horse bolted to Bafana Bafana's disadvantage?

This article explores the relevant FIFA regulations and the circumstances that have led to concerns about Mokoena's involvement in the latest qualifying match against Lesotho, which occurred on Friday, 21 March 2025.

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