The South African Football Association (SAFA) has rejected FIFA’s decision to deduct three points from their tally in the ongoing 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
SAFA is challenging the ruling, arguing that it was not given the chance to present its case. The Association further criticised the process, claiming the decision was made by a single-member panel of FIFA’s disciplinary committee, which it described as “unprecedented.”
According to earlier reports, FIFA deducted three points from South Africa’s total of 17 following a much-anticipated disciplinary decision.
In a statement released on Monday, SAFA expressed disappointment over the ruling, saying it lacked transparency and due process:
“As SAFA, we are deeply disappointed with this unprecedented outcome noting that it was delivered by a single-member panel without reasons, and without affording the Association an opportunity to present legal arguments.”
