Many Nigerian football fans have brushed off FIFA's decision to dock South Africa three points in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, insisting it will have little impact on the Super Eagles' slim chances of reaching the tournament.
While some described the ruling as "too late," others blamed Nigeria's struggles on poor performances and administrative lapses rather than South Africa's setback.
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee had on Monday sanctioned the South African Football Association SAFA for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during the qualifier against Lesotho on March 21, 2025.