World Cup Qualifier: Hack Feels FIFA May Not Punish South Africa

A lawyer and Sports administrator, Rayond Hack has lamented the delay by the world football governing body, to sanction South Africa over their use of an ineligible player during the ongoing World Cup qualifying series…  .Read ..Full.. Article.. .

Hack said FIFA might be considering the fact that Lesotho, who were the team directly affected by South Africa’s action, did not protest and may decide to let the matter slide.

Many football fans and nations in the same group as South Africa are surprised that FIFA is yet to take a decision on the matter, urging the governing body to make a ruling on the eligibility case involving South Africa midfielder, Teboho Mokoena.

Recall that South Africa are under scrutiny after Mokoena, who was suspended because of yellow card accumulation, played in their qualifying game against Lesotho.

Should FIFA take a decision of deducting three points from South Africa, it could significantly affect the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Group, and..  Read . .More —