Oliseh Warns South Africa Of Sanctions In Mokoena Case
September 8, 2025
1:41 pm
Former Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh has added his voice to the growing debate around the eligibility of South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena in a World Cup qualifier against Lesotho, warning that Bafana Bafana “are in trouble” if the allegations are upheld.
The controversy centers on whether Mokoena should have been suspended for the match in March 2025 due to accumulated yellow cards. If FIFA finds that South Africa fielded an ineligible player, the consequences could be severe.
“The Football Association is responsible for ensuring that only eligible players are fielded,” Oliseh said. “If a team fields an ineligible player and …
