Teboho Mokoena

2026 WCQ: SAFA to appeal FIFA ruling over Mokoena ineligibility case

2026 WCQ: SAFA to appeal FIFA ruling over Mokoena ineligibility case

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed it will appeal FIFA’s ruling in the ineligibility case involving midfielder Teboho Mokoena, Afrosport reports. FIFA on Monday sanctioned SAFA after Mokoena featured in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in March, despite being suspended. The 28-year-old had picked up two yellow cards in earlier matches and was due to sit out the fixture against the Crocodiles....

2026 WCQ: Nigeria’s World Cup hopes revived as FIFA sanctions South Africa

2026 WCQ: Nigeria’s World Cup hopes revived as FIFA sanctions South Africa

FIFA has sanctioned South Africa for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho, a ruling that has blown Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers wide open and handed Nigeria a lifeline, Afrosport reports. The FIFA Disciplinary Committee awarded Lesotho a 3-0 victory after South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena featured in the March 21 qualifier at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, despite being suspended. Bafana Bafana...

FIFA launches disciplinary probe against SAFA, Mokoena over player ineligibility

FIFA launches disciplinary probe against SAFA, Mokoena over player ineligibility

FIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the South African Football Association (SAFA) and Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena, following allegations that the player was fielded while ineligible during a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, Afrosport reports. Mokoena played in South Africa’s 2–0 victory over Lesotho in March, despite having accumulated two yellow cards earlier in the qualifying campaign — one against Benin in November 2023...

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: South Africa release final squad for Nigeria & Zimbabwe ties

2026 WCQ: Williams, Mokoena lead South Africa’s final squad for Lesotho, Nigeria ties

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos on Thursday unveiled his final 23-man squad to face Lesotho and Nigeria in next month’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Afrosport reports. Last week, the Belgian announced a 48-man preliminary squad and has dropped 25 players from the list ahead of the upcoming fixtures. Captain Ronwen Williams and influential midfielder Teboho Mokoena lead the list, which also includes midfielders Iqraam Rayners and Luke...

2026 WCQ: Broos unveils South Africa’s preliminary squad for Lesotho, Nigeria ties

2026 WCQ: Broos unveils South Africa’s preliminary squad for Lesotho, Nigeria ties

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has named a 48-man preliminary squad for next month’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria, Afrosport reports. The 73-year-old Belgian has opted for a blend of youth and experience, with captain Ronwen Williams headlining the squad alongside midfield star Teboho Mokoena and veteran forward Themba Zwane. Also included are Evidence Makgopa, Iqraam Rayners, Lyle Foster, Aubrey Modiba, Nkosinathi...