The Digest:
Former FIFA official Raymond Hack has expressed confusion over the delay in FIFA’s ruling on South Africa’s alleged fielding of an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in a World Cup qualifier against Lesotho.
Key Points:
- South Africa won the match 2-0 but may face a 3-0 forfeit if found guilty
- Mokoena was fielded despite accumulating two yellow cards in earlier matches
- Lesotho filed a protest demanding an automatic 3-0 win and three points
- Hack stated the normal sanction is a forfeit, fine, and potential disciplinary action
- He suggested the lack of an immediate protest may be complicating FIFA’s decision
- The outcome could drastically alter Group C standings in World Cup qualifying
- Hack compared it to quicker resolutions in other cases, like Manchester United vs Grimsby
Rooted in the Storm.
Sources: Complete Sports Nigeria
Tags: FIFA, World Cup Qualifiers,
