Benin coach Gernot Rohr has criticized FIFA and CAF for delaying a ruling on South Africa’s potential points deduction in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr, has expressed frustration at FIFA and CAF for delaying a ruling on South Africa’s potential three-point deduction in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The issue stems from Bafana Bafana’s use of Teboho Mokoena, alleged to be ineligible, during their 2-0 victory over Lesotho in March. While reports suggest South Africa could lose three points, no official decision has been announced, creating uncertainty in Group C.
Rohr, a former Super Eagles manager, believes the delay is unfair to other teams still in contention, including Nigeria, Rwanda, and his own Benin Republic side.
“South Africa won against Lesotho? Okay, but the match that matters is the first leg, where they have to lose the three points,” Rohr told Mega Sports. “The rules are very, very clear. We don’t know why FIFA and CAF haven’t yet decided. It is incomprehensible.”
Benin currently sits on 11 points after edging Zimbabwe 1-0.