Danny Jordaan Opens Up on Calls to ‘Sack’ Those Responsible for Bafana Bafana’s Point Deduction

• Danny Jordaan has commented on FIFA's decision to deduct three points from Bafana Bafana's tally during the World Cup qualifiers
• Bafana Bafana were punished by the football governing body for fielding an ineligible player in one of their qualifiers
• South African football fans also expressed their feelings and shared their thoughts on Jordaan's submission about the issues on social media

South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan has finally spoken out about Bafana Bafana’s recent points deduction in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Jordaan addressed growing public calls for accountability after South Africa was stripped of three points for fielding midfielder Teboho Mokoena, who was suspended and therefore ineligible to play in the qualifier against Lesotho in Polokwane in March 2025.

The SAFA boss acknowledged the gravity of the oversight but urged for a measured response as the association investigates how such an administrative lapse occurred.

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South Africa has since moved past the points deduction after Hugo Broos' men secured an automatic ticket to next year's global football competition by defeating Rwanda 3-0 in the last qualifiers. The Super Eagles of Nigeria also did them a favour by beating their close rivals, the Benin Republic, in Group C.

Jordaan speaks on Bafana's points deduction

Despite the team securing a place in the competition, there are still calls for people involved to be sanctioned or sacked. Still, Jordaan, in a recent interview, claimed SAFA has closed the matter and is looking ahead to the competition.

He told the media that SAFA will not dwell on past mistakes but instead focus on preparing for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this December 2025 and next year’s FIFA World Cup campaign.

Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Jordaan said the issue is now behind them, emphasising that SAFA’s focus is on the future. He stated that South Africa has already qualified for the World Cup and will not waste time revisiting past mistakes.

Here is what South Africans are saying concerning Jordaan's reactions to Bafana Bafana's points deduction on social media.

Unathi Jiba said:

"No Danny. A person who made a grave mistake need to take accountability and be fired. If it’s you, please bow out now. The time has come for you to pack your bags and leave SAFA for good!"

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Ramaano wrote:

"My question is, what would have happened if those 3 points became a mistake that stopped us from going to the World Cup?"

Kgosi Modisaesi shared:

"Masters of sweeping things under the rug, I'm sure that rug resembles Cyril's Phala Phala sofas."

leolimza commented:

"The results of putting politicians as presidents of sports is what we are getting. This was expected, that's what the manager made those hand gestures after the Rwanda he knew he is Job was safe. while he almost cost us the World Cup spot."

phile_h reacted:

"Can these people be recalled? Clearly, they are comfortable with being mediocre and that should not be."

Phaladi Shuping added:

"Now that we have qualified, we have to forget about amateurish blunders. This is setting a bad precedent. It will come back to haunt the organisation."

Source: Briefly News