Former World Cup hosts stripped of qualifying points in bid to reach 2026 tournament for rule break even their own coach labelled ‘bad’

South Africa have been handed a blow in their hopes of qualifying for a first World Cup in 16 years.

The 2010 hosts have been stripped of three points for fielding an ineligible player during their match against Lesotho in March.

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Teboho Mokoena played in their win over Lesotho in March despite being suspendedGetty

Midfielder Teboho Mokoena appeared in the 2-0 victory despite being suspended for accumulating two yellow cards…
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