09/18/2025
FIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the South African Football Association (SAFA) and midfielder Teboho Mokoena for fielding Mokoena in a March 2025 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho, despite his suspension. The incident occurred in a match that South Africa won 2-0, although Mokoena should have been serving a one-match ban due to accumulating two yellow cards in previous matches. Both SAFA and Mokoena face charges, and FIFA's Disciplinary Committee has given them until September 20, 2025, to respond. Possible sanctions include forfeiting the match, resulting in a 3-0 loss for South Africa, points deductions, and fines.