The Digest:
South Africa's coach, Hugo Broos, has shouldered the blame for a costly administrative error that saw FIFA dock Bafana Bafana three crucial points in their World Cup qualifying campaign. According to reports from Pulse Sports, Broos stated the mistake, fielding an ineligible player, was a collective failure, even as his team's path to the World Cup narrows dramatically.
Key Points:
- FIFA deducted three points and three goals for fielding suspended Teboho Mokoena.
- The error occurred in a qualifier against Lesotho, a match South Africa initially won.
- Coach Broos publicly accepted responsibility on behalf of his staff and the administration.
- He insisted the team is "still alive" and must win their final two matches.
- South Africa's fate now hinges on its results and those of rivals Nigeria and Benin.
- The Super Eagles of Nigeria remain a key obstacle in the tight Group C.
- Broos urged fans to stop doubting and to support the team's final push.
Sources: Pulse Sports, iDiski Times
