SA 'disappointed' with FIFA decision, to lodge appeal

SA ‘disappointed’ with FIFA decision, to lodge appeal

By Mark Ogagan

Senate Revises Electoral Timeline, Slashes Notice Period to Avert Ramadan Clash in 2027 Polls

C’River: Otu, Betta Edu, NASS members Target 1.5m Votes for President Tinubu in 2027

The South African Football Association (SAFA) will lodge a formal appeal with FIFA over its decision to dock Bafana Bafana three points for using Teboho Mokoena (who was ineligible) in the Group C World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in March.

SAFA faulted the world-governing body for not allowing the country to present it’s own argument pertaining to the matter in question.

“As SAFA, we are deeply disappointed with this unprecedented outcome noting that it was delivered by a single-member panel without reasons, and without affording the Association an opportunity to present legal arguments.

“The Association confirms that we have requested written reasons for the judgment and intend to lodge a formal appeal with the FIFA Appeals Committee within the prescribed 10-day period under FIFA’s disciplinary rules,” SAFA stated.

www.amatropics.com .