South Africa FA begins appeal process against FIFA’s 3 points deduction for ineligible player

The statement from FIFA read:FIFA fine South Africa for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho in the 2026 World Cup qualifier. South Africa make bold moveSouth Africa Football Association (SAFA) have disagreed with FIFA over the outcome of their panel. The South Africa football governing body confirmed that they have began process of appealing the point deduction. Source: Getty ImagesSAFA apologies to fansThe South Africa Football Association (SAFA) have tendered their unreserved apologies to Bafana Bafana fans. South Africa are currently second on the 2026 CAF qualification group C log with 14 points.