South Africa risks losing World Cup qualifier points due to an ineligible player, potentially aiding Nigeria's qualification.

South Africa's national soccer team may lose three points in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, who had accumulated two yellow cards. If confirmed, this could benefit Nigeria, moving them closer to qualifying for the World Cup. South Africa currently leads the group with 10 points, ahead of Benin, Rwanda, and Nigeria.