Hugo Broos Responds to FIFA Investigation Over Ineligible Player

South Africa’s national football team coach, Hugo Broos, has addressed the ongoing FIFA investigation concerning the fielding of midfielder Teboho Mokoena during a World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. Mokoena had accumulated two yellow cards in previous matches, rendering him ineligible for the game.

Broos stated, “Honestly, we didn’t know Mokoena was suspended, and Lesotho didn’t know either.” He further emphasized, “If the decision is that we lose three points, then okay, we lose three points. But look at the rules, there was no complaint.” [1]

Despite the potential loss of points, Broos remains focused on the team’s performance, noting their recent successes: “We got a good result in Nigeria, and we won in Benin. If it’s like that, we’ll fight on the pitch.”

The situation has sparked discussions about administrative oversights in football and their implications on World Cup qualifications. As the investigation unfolds, South Africa’s position in the qualifiers hangs in the balance.

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Citations:

1. Score Nigeria: scorenigeria.com.ng/south-africa-coach-admits-costly-2026-world-cup-error/?utm_source=chatgpt.com