Safa 'not really worried' about Fifa's investigation into Mokoena matter

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Teboho Mokoena in action for Bafana Bafana in their 2026 Fifa World Cup Group C qualifying match against Lesotho at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane in March.

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SA Football Association (Safa) CEO Lydia Monyepao insists the body is "not really worried" about Fifa opening an investigation into the fielding of ineligible Teboho Mokoena in a World Cup qualifier against Lesotho.

The probe is likely to lead to the victory being overturned and, by Fifa rules, a 3-0 result will be awarded to Lesotho, which, as things stand, would see Benin take the lead in Group C by goal difference from South Africa.

Monyepao confirmed Safa has received a letter from Fifa notifying the association the global ruling body has opened an investigation into Mokoena playing when he should have been suspended in the 2-0 win against Lesotho at Peter Mokaba Stadium on March 21.