Mokoena Booking Controversy: Bafana Bafana Remains Silent

Mokoena Booking Controversy: Bafana Bafana Remains Silent

Sampson Adedeji

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has chosen not to comment on the ongoing controversy surrounding Teboho Mokoena’s eligibility in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, according to BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Concerns were raised ahead of Bafana’s match against Benin on Tuesday after it emerged that Mokoena played against Lesotho despite accumulating two yellow cards.

The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder was booked during South Africa’s 2-1 victory over Benin in Durban on November 18, 2023, and again in their 3-1 win against Zimbabwe in Bloemfontein on June 11, 2024. Based on regulations, he should have been suspended for Bafana’s 2-0 triumph over Lesotho at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane last Friday.

When asked about reports that Nigeria and Lesotho were considering filing official complaints, Broos refused to elaborate.

“I cannot comment on that at this point. It is an issue that will be resolved in the coming days, so I ask that you not expect any further information from me. No comment,” he stated.