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Minister Gayton McKenzie.
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has requested a detailed report from the South African Football Association (SAFA) regarding the circumstances that led to Bafana Bafana being stripped of their victory over Lesotho in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in March.
It stemmed from fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena.
He says the incident not only jeopardized the national team’s qualification prospects but also raised significant concerns about administrative oversight within SAFA.
Bafana beat Rwanda on Tuesday to qualify for next year’s World Cup, after which SAFA president, Danny Jordaan, said the matter is considered dealt with. But the Sports Minister says transparency and accountability must be prioritised.
McKenzie also wrote to FIFA saying it’s not his intention to interfere in the administration of football in the country.
