South Africa have said they will appeal against a FIFA Disciplinary Committee decision to dock them three points and three goals for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho in March.
SAFA in an official statement said they were disappointed with the decision and will launch a formal appeal within the 10-day period stipulated by the FIFA disciplinary rules.
“As SAFA, we are deeply disappointed with this unprecedented outcome noting that it was delivered by a single-member panel without reasons, and without affording the association an opportunity to present legal arguments,” read the official response in part.
“The association confirm s that we have requested written reasons for the judgment and intend to lodge a formal appeal with the FIFA Appeals Committee within the prescribed 10-day period under the disciplinary rules.
However, they also admitted “administrative oversight” in this episode and apologised to the nation as a result.
