Sundowns Star Omitted From SA Squad Against Benin As Bafana Bafana Risk Point Deduction

• A Mamelodi Sundowns star has been left out of the Bafana Bafana squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic
• Bafana Bafana are set to face Benin Republic at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in a crucial match for a place in the 2026 World Cup
• South Africa needs to avoid defeat to maintain their position at the top of Group C, as they aim for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mamelodi Sundowns star Teboho Mokoena was omitted from the Bafana Bafana squad to face Benin Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium.

South Africa need to avoid a defeat to retain their top spot in Group C, as the move closer to qualifying for the biggest football tournament which will take place in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America.

Mokoena omitted from Bafana Bafana squad

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With the recent reports about the possibility of Bafana Bafana being deducted three points after fielding Mokoena against Lesotho, the Sundowns midfielder was removed from the squad list to face the Cheetahs.

The are questions about if the former SuperSport midfielder was eligible to feature in Bafana Bafana's clash against Lesotho due to a yellow-card suspension.

Reactions as Mokoena miss Bafana Bafana's tie with Benin

Mmandla77 said:

"Then its true he was not qualified to play. Yerrr SA can embarrass shame."

gubhu_mgodi wrote:

"Our maestro must rest, we need him fresh in these coming crucial matches."

MGAZI_ML commented:

"🤣So vele vele they didn't know ukuthi umjita has yellow cards. Coz i mean the guy traveled to ivory cost for what?. To be suspended and sit out there lol."

Vutheligwebu reacted:

"Like, really, no one at safa or bafana Management managed to pick this up? Team manager, no one? Someone should be fired."

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Money4sucker shared:

"Don't worry mzansi we can still qualify. Let's just win all our remaining games. Trust me I trust the under ground gang of Azania. Druggies won't beat Zim just watch the space."

solanapanther_ responded:

"That should have been done last week. South Africa will still lose 3 points."

vuyosimawo_ added:

"You just can tell someone when they using your words despite kuthiwani. We might think the same thing at the same time. But words selection angeke 🤞🏾"

Here's Bafana Bafana's starting line-up:

Bafana Bafana starting line-up: Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Siyabonga Ngezana, Sibisi, Fawaaz Basadien, Bathusi Aubaas, Thalente Mbatha, Thapelo Morena, Percy Tau, Relebohile Mofokeng, Lyle Foster.

Substitute: Sipho Chaine, Ricardo Goss, Mobbie, Vuyo Letlapa, Oswin Appollis, Jayden Adams, Maphangule, Iqram Rayners, Moloisane, Elias Mokwana, Grant Kekana.

Bafana Bafana could be saved from point deduction

Briefly News earlier reported that Bafana Bafana could be saved from a three points deduction despite playing Mokoena against Lesotho as he was expected to miss the match due to yellow card accumulation.

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The Sundowns midfielder played against the Crocodiles despite serving a suspension but the inland African nation failed to register a complaint in the 24-hour deadline set by FIFA.

Source: Briefly News