SAFA consider going to CAS as FIFA rejects protest against Ghana

South African Football Association (SAFA) could challenge FIFA ruling on Bafana case against Ghana at the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS).

SAFA lodged the protest after Bafana Bafana suffered a 1-0 defeat against Ghana in 2022 World Cup qualifier in early November. Ghana’s victory was aided by a controversial penalty decision.

However, SAFA’s failed to prove their claims of match-fixing, hence FIFA decided to rule in favour of Ghana.

“The protest lodged by South Africa has been declared inadmissible by the Disciplinary Committee as it did not meet the requirements foreseen under art. 46 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code and art. 14 of the Regulations of the Preliminary Competition of the FIFA World Cup 2022.”

FIFA added, “the decision is subject to appeal” and opportunity for SAFA provide the right evidence, if they have any.

However, according to reports, SAFA who seems not to be happy will challenge the ruling the football court.

Meanwhile, FIFA says SAFA can appeal the ruling by providing the right evidence.