FOOTBALL’S world governing body FIFA are reviewing South Africa’s appeal to replay their World Cup qualifier against Ghana, which they lost 1-0.
South Africa made a “formal complaint” to FIFA after the match, appealing for a replay after a series of “questionable decisions”, according to the chief executive of their football association.
Ghana reached the African World Cup play-offs courtesy of their win, which came after a controversial penalty was awarded.
Ghana’s Daniel Amartey went down in the South Africa box after minimal contact from defender Rushine de Reuck. Referee Maguette Ndiaye awarded a penalty, which Andre Ayew scored to send Ghana through.
South Africa had only needed a draw to reach the third round of qualification for the 2022 World Cup.
South Africa Football Association’s (SAFA) chief executive Tebogo Mothlante said: “The match officials have decided the game, which is not what is supposed to happen.
“We will be
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