Following FIFA’s decision to deduct three points and three goals from South Africa for fielding an ineligible player, the Group C standings of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers have shifted, News360 Nigeria reports.
With the sanction, Benin Republic now sits at the top of the table, while Nigeria’s chances of securing qualification have received a significant boost.
BREAKING: FIFA sanctions South Africa for fielding ineligible Player in World Cup Qualifier
South Africa’s earlier 2-0 win over Lesotho was overturned to a 3-0 defeat, dropping them to second place on goal difference behind Benin. Lesotho, however, remains in fifth place.
The development leaves Nigeria with a clearer path in the group as the qualifiers continue, intensifying the race for a World Cup spot.
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