South Africa booked their spot in the knockout stages of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 with a stunning 2–1 win over the United States in Rancagua on Sunday.
Saturday provided a dramatic injury time goal and failed comebacks that have reshaped the Premier League table ahead of FIFA international break this month.
SABC Sport can reveal that Black Leopards have scored a significant breakthrough this week after FIFA granted them permission to register players while their case remains under investigation.
SAFA have indicated their intention to appeal the sanction handed down by FIFA over the ineligible fielding of midfielder Teboho Mokoena in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Lesotho.
Black Leopards chairman Tshifhiwa Thidiela has laid part of the blame for the club’s FIFA transfer ban at the feet of the SAFA.
SAFA CEO Lydia Monyepao says, despite FIFA's investigation over Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena's eligibility, the focus remains on winning their final two World Cup qualifiers next month.