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2026 WCQ: Super Eagles’ World Cup Chances Rise as South Africa Risk FIFA Punishment

Alabi Abeeb
Alabi Abeeb
Published: June 13, 2025
Last updated: June 13, 2025
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2026 WCQ: Super Eagles' World Cup Chances Rise as South Africa Risk FIFA Punishment | Daily Report Nigeria
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  • Did South Africa Break FIFA Rules? The Controversy Unfolds.
  • How a Three-Point Deduction Could Shake Up the Standings.
  • What This Means for Nigeria’s World Cup Qualification Hopes.

The Super Eagles’ World Cup dreams are looking brighter as South Africa face potential FIFA sanctions.

Nigeria’s path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup could take a turn for the better if South Africa ends up with a hefty penalty.

Right now, the Super Eagles are trailing four points behind the group leaders, Bafana Bafana, with five crucial matches still to play.

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But if South Africa gets hit with a points deduction, it could shake things up and reignite Nigeria’s hopes for qualification.

Did South Africa Field an Ineligible Player?

It seems they might have fielded an ineligible player. Reports indicate that Teboho Mokoena played in their 2-0 win over Lesotho, despite having received yellow cards in two earlier qualifying matches against Benin and Zimbabwe.

This means he should have been suspended for the Lesotho game, according to FIFA’s rules.

Even though this seems pretty straightforward, Mokoena took the field, which could land South Africa in hot water.

FIFA hasn’t made an official announcement yet, but the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) might take this up a notch.

If FIFA confirms the infraction, South Africa could see a points deduction, which would have a big impact on the group standings.

How a Three-Point Deduction Could Change the Group Standings

FIFA usually hits teams with a three-point deduction if they field ineligible players. If South Africa ends up facing this penalty, their top spot in the standings could be at risk.

This situation is reminiscent of Nigeria’s experience during the 2018 World Cup qualifiers when the Super Eagles lost three points after playing Abdullahi Shehu against Algeria.

Luckily, that deduction didn’t impact Nigeria’s chances, as they had already clinched their spot in the tournament.

Also Read: 2026 World Cup Qualifiers : Nigeria vs Zimbabwe – Super Eagles Target Vital Win

Currently, South Africa is leading the group with 10 points, followed closely by Benin with 8, Rwanda with 7, and Nigeria with 6.

If South Africa loses those three points, it would tighten the race, putting Nigeria right in the mix for a qualification spot.

What This Means for Nigeria’s World Cup Dream

Should FIFA go ahead with the penalty, the Super Eagles might find themselves in a better position to chase after a World Cup spot.

With a smaller points gap, Nigeria’s upcoming matches become even more critical.

The team needs to seize this potential opportunity and aim for maximum points in their remaining games.

As FIFA takes a closer look at the situation, Nigerian football fans and analysts are on the edge of their seats, eagerly waiting for a decision that could change the path to the 2026 World Cup.

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