Wahala dey : How many yellow cards are needed before a player gets suspended during CAF WC qualifiers? Teboho Mokoena

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Also on Pulse about the lifeline.

https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/sto ... 9253971973

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https://businessday.ng/sports/article/r ... deduction/

how we lost 3 points to Algeria in 2017

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https://owngoalnigeria.com/2025/03/25/n ... t-lesotho/

Now on Onwngoalnigeria

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It has reached South Africa news

https://sportswire.co.za/bafana-face-po ... ntroversy/

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so will the 24 hour failure to protest throw this out?

[Goalgetter]

Who drops one of his best players in a key game? There must be another reason.

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has come under scrutiny from their fans after the former Cameroon head coach suggested resting some of Bafana’s players against the Benin Republic on Tuesday.

Midfielder Teboho Mokoena has been a key player for Bafana Bafana across all competitions. However, coach Broos hinted he might rest him on Tuesday in Group C’s World Cup qualifier against Benin.

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He is their best player.. the engine of their midfield and team in general. So that doesn’t make sense at all. Something is up of that happens

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It has reached South Africa news

https://sportswire.co.za/bafana-face-po ... ntroversy/

According to this report, they claim there is a time limit to lodge the protest.

[Goalgetter]

Who drops one of his best players in a key game? There must be another reason.

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has come under scrutiny from their fans after the former Cameroon head coach suggested resting some of Bafana’s players against the Benin Republic on Tuesday.

Midfielder Teboho Mokoena has been a key player for Bafana Bafana across all competitions. However, coach Broos hinted he might rest him on Tuesday in Group C’s World Cup qualifier against Benin.

https://punchng.com/safricans-query-bro ... selection/

He is their best player.. the engine of their midfield and team in general. So that doesn’t make sense at all. Something is up of that happens

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It has reached South Africa news

https://sportswire.co.za/bafana-face-po ... ntroversy/

According to this report, they claim there is a time limit to lodge the protest.

yes just read that. Let us see how it folds. At least bobo won't play vs Benin. However, that may only be relevant in a competition like the WC proper, AFCON , Euros etc. Since those are knockout games
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more on FIFA rules

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It has reached South Africa news

https://sportswire.co.za/bafana-face-po ... ntroversy/

According to this report, they claim there is a time limit to lodge the protest.

During the 2018 wcq we were penalized weeks after the match.

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18. Protests
1. Associations and their clubs are entitled to lodge protests. Protests must reach the Disciplinary Committee in writing via the FIFA Legal Portal, indicating the relevant grounds, within 24 hours of the end of the match in question.

2. The 24-hour time limit cannot be extended. For the sake of the smooth running of the competition, the corresponding competition regulations may shorten the protest deadline accordingly.

3. The protest fee is CHF 1,000. It must be paid when the protest is lodged and is reimbursed only if the protest is admitted in full.

4. A protest is admissible only if it is based on:

a) an ineligible player's participation in a match as a consequence of that player not fulfilling the conditions de ned in the relevant FIFA regulations;

b) a unit field of play, as long as the referee was informed as soon as the problem was reported or observed (whether in writing before the match, or orally by a team captain, in the presence of the captain of the opposing team, during the match);

c) an obvious error by the referee as defined in Article 9 of this Code, in which case the

c)  an obvious error by the referee as defined in Article 9 of this Code, in which case the protest may be directed only at the disciplinary consequences of the referee's obvious error.

19. Fielding an ineligible player
1.    If a player fielded in a match and/or competition is declared ineligible, the FIFA judicial bodies, taking into consideration the integrity of the competition concerned, may impose any appropriate disciplinary measures.

2.    If a player fielded in a match is declared ineligible following a protest, the team to which the player belongs will be sanctioned by forfeiting the match and paying a minimum fine of CHF 6,000. The player may also be sanctioned.

3.    The Disciplinary Committee may act ex offcio.

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18. Protests
1. Associations and their clubs are entitled to lodge protests. Protests must reach the Disciplinary Committee in writing via the FIFA Legal Portal, indicating the relevant grounds, within 24 hours of the end of the match in question.

2. The 24-hour time limit cannot be extended. For the sake of the smooth running of the competition, the corresponding competition regulations may shorten the protest deadline accordingly.

3. The protest fee is CHF 1,000. It must be paid when the protest is lodged and is reimbursed only if the protest is admitted in full.

4. A protest is admissible only if it is based on:

a) an ineligible player's participation in a match as a consequence of that player not fulfilling the conditions de ned in the relevant FIFA regulations;

b) a unit field of play, as long as the referee was informed as soon as the problem was reported or observed (whether in writing before the match, or orally by a team captain, in the presence of the captain of the opposing team, during the match);

c) an obvious error by the referee as defined in Article 9 of this Code, in which case the

c)  an obvious error by the referee as defined in Article 9 of this Code, in which case the protest may be directed only at the disciplinary consequences of the referee's obvious error.

19. Fielding an ineligible player
1.    If a player fielded in a match and/or competition is declared ineligible, the FIFA judicial bodies, taking into consideration the integrity of the competition concerned, may impose any appropriate disciplinary measures.

2.    If a player fielded in a match is declared ineligible following a protest, the team to which the player belongs will be sanctioned by forfeiting the match and paying a minimum fine of CHF 6,000. The player may also be sanctioned.

3.    The Disciplinary Committee may act ex offcio.

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SA's media
https://magic828.co.za/breaking-bafanas ... explained/

South Africa’s road to the 2026 Fifa World Cup has hit a potential roadblock following a yellow-card controversy surrounding midfielder Teboho Mokoena. Reports suggest that Mokoena may have been ineligible to play in Bafana Bafana’s crucial Matchday 5 clash against Lesotho, which could significantly affect the team’s chances of qualifying.

Mokoena, a central figure in South Africa’s midfield, received a yellow card in their opening match against Benin (MD1) and another in the following match against Zimbabwe (MD4). According to Fifa’s regulations, a player who accumulates two yellow cards in separate matches must serve a one-match suspension. This means Mokoena should not have featured in the Lesotho encounter.

Despite the clear rules, Mokoena was included in the starting line-up for the Matchday 5 match against Lesotho, playing 81 minutes before being substituted. If the reports are confirmed, this could be a violation of Fifa’s qualification regulations, and South Africa may face a points deduction for fielding an ineligible player.

Currently, Bafana sit at the top of Group C with 10 points, just ahead of Benin (eight points) and Rwanda (seven points). A points deduction would not only see them lose their top spot but also tighten the race for automatic qualification. Nigeria, with just six points, could also capitalise on any misstep by South Africa. Given the competitive nature of Group C, even a small slip could be costly in the long run.

The issue stems from Fifa’s World Cup Qualifiers Rulebook, specifically sub-section 9, which clearly states that a player who receives two yellow cards in separate matches must serve a one-match suspension. If the suspension rule is applied and Mokoena’s eligibility is found to be invalid, South Africa could lose the three points from their 2-0 win over Lesotho – a decision that would significantly impact the standings and increase pressure on the team in the final rounds of qualifiers.

In unrelated news, SAFA are also facing internal challenges.

Reports have emerged that Safa employees did not receive their salaries for March on time due to a delayed payment from one of their partners. A letter sent to staff members on Monday stated that salaries would be delayed, citing a lack of adequate financial reserves to cover the delay.

“The March salaries will be paid by March 31, 2025,” the letter concluded, adding further complications to an already tumultuous period for South African football.

Written by: IOL News

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18. Protests
1. Associations and their clubs are entitled to lodge protests. Protests must reach the Disciplinary Committee in writing via the FIFA Legal Portal, indicating the relevant grounds, within 24 hours of the end of the match in question.

2. The 24-hour time limit cannot be extended. For the sake of the smooth running of the competition, the corresponding competition regulations may shorten the protest deadline accordingly.

3. The protest fee is CHF 1,000. It must be paid when the protest is lodged and is reimbursed only if the protest is admitted in full.

4. A protest is admissible only if it is based on:

a) an ineligible player's participation in a match as a consequence of that player not fulfilling the conditions de ned in the relevant FIFA regulations;

b) a unit field of play, as long as the referee was informed as soon as the problem was reported or observed (whether in writing before the match, or orally by a team captain, in the presence of the captain of the opposing team, during the match);

c) an obvious error by the referee as defined in Article 9 of this Code, in which case the

c)  an obvious error by the referee as defined in Article 9 of this Code, in which case the protest may be directed only at the disciplinary consequences of the referee's obvious error.

19. Fielding an ineligible player
1.    If a player fielded in a match and/or competition is declared ineligible, the FIFA judicial bodies, taking into consideration the integrity of the competition concerned, may impose any appropriate disciplinary measures.

2.    If a player fielded in a match is declared ineligible following a protest, the team to which the player belongs will be sanctioned by forfeiting the match and paying a minimum fine of CHF 6,000. The player may also be sanctioned.

3.    The Disciplinary Committee may act ex offcio.

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what do you mean?

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It has reached South Africa news

https://sportswire.co.za/bafana-face-po ... ntroversy/

According to this report, they claim there is a time limit to lodge the protest.

During the 2018 wcq we were penalized weeks after the match.

When protest is lodged is different from when a decision is taken

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18. Protests
1. Associations and their clubs are entitled to lodge protests. Protests must reach the Disciplinary Committee in writing via the FIFA Legal Portal, indicating the relevant grounds, within 24 hours of the end of the match in question.

2. The 24-hour time limit cannot be extended. For the sake of the smooth running of the competition, the corresponding competition regulations may shorten the protest deadline accordingly.

3. The protest fee is CHF 1,000. It must be paid when the protest is lodged and is reimbursed only if the protest is admitted in full.

4. A protest is admissible only if it is based on:

a) an ineligible player's participation in a match as a consequence of that player not fulfilling the conditions de ned in the relevant FIFA regulations;

b) a unit field of play, as long as the referee was informed as soon as the problem was reported or observed (whether in writing before the match, or orally by a team captain, in the presence of the captain of the opposing team, during the match);

c) an obvious error by the referee as defined in Article 9 of this Code, in which case the

c)  an obvious error by the referee as defined in Article 9 of this Code, in which case the protest may be directed only at the disciplinary consequences of the referee's obvious error.

19. Fielding an ineligible player
1.    If a player fielded in a match and/or competition is declared ineligible, the FIFA judicial bodies, taking into consideration the integrity of the competition concerned, may impose any appropriate disciplinary measures.

2.    If a player fielded in a match is declared ineligible following a protest, the team to which the player belongs will be sanctioned by forfeiting the match and paying a minimum fine of CHF 6,000. The player may also be sanctioned.

3.    The Disciplinary Committee may act ex offcio.

Question is: did Lesotho protest within 24 hours of the match?

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Good news

[Lolly]

How did South African FA miss this? But they might get off with just a fine due to the 24 hour time limit to lodge a protest.

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How did South African FA miss this? But they might get off with just a fine due to the 24 hour time limit to lodge a protest.

nope. If found guilty , they will lose 3 points. The 24 hour only applies to a competition alas worldcup, AFCON , Euros, Copa etc

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Mokeana did not miss any of the afcon qualifiers sandwiched in between the WCQ.

He even got another yellow in the afcon qualifiers.

So he has not served any suspension.

From previous rules SA should be docked 3 points, same way we were in 2018.

Kai ...calculator no work again. We're now down to searching FIFA rules to take away pts from SA. We have really suffered.

[Damunk]

Thank you Bigpokey, I've also forwarded to the NFF. Let's hope they act fast.

My ex-NFF contact whatsapped me confirming he has forwarded the matter to the current NFF.

[Waffiman]

Least we forget. We once got docked 3 points after fielding an ineligible player, Shehu Abdullahi, away against Algeria in the 2018 WCQs.

Fortunately for us, we qualified with more than enough points, so the three points deduction did not affect us.

Banana Bafana are farked.