The Disciplinary Committee ruled that South Africa’s protest following their defeat to Ghana in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Black Stars of Ghana was inadmissible because it did not meet the requirements outlined in art. 46 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code and art. 14 of the Regulations of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Preliminary Competition.
According to a report by citisportsonline.com, the decision is up for review.
South Africa filed a complaint with FIFA after losing to Ghana in the final group game of the CAF World Cup qualifiers in November. Ghana insists they won fairly as Andre Ayew scored a first-half penalty to secure a 1-0 victory at the Cape Coast Stadium and send West Africans through to the final qualifying round.
SAFA chief executive Tebogo Mothlante said South Africa were “robbed” by “questionable decisions” made by the Senegalese officiating team, which was headed by referee Maguette Ndiaye.
SAFA had further claimed the game was decided by outside actors who needed a win for the Black Stars to further their own shady agendas.
In response to FIFA’s dismissal of the ruling Mothlante was unrepentant saying
“We have received the decision without details and we will request FIFA for the reasons and consider our options.”
