South Africa has narrowly avoided FIFA sanctions in the latest disciplinary list released by football’s governing body, despite ongoing controversy over their fielding of Teboho Mokoena in a World Cup qualifying clash against Lesotho.
The issue had sparked debate after questions were raised about Mokoena’s eligibility, with some observers expecting FIFA to take action.
However, the newly published sanctions list did not feature South Africa, offering temporary relief for Bafana Bafana.
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The development leaves uncertainty hanging over the case, as critics argue that the decision could set a precedent in handling player eligibility disputes at the international level.
For now, South Africa remains in the clear, but the controversy continues to cast a shadow over their qualification campaign.