SA to discuss devastating FIFA order
AFP
AFP, JOHANNESBURG: South Africa football bosses will meet Monday to discuss a devastating FIFA order that a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Senegal must be replayed after the referee manipulated the result.
National association president Danny Jordaan said Saturday in a statement that issues for debate could include appealing the decision, writing to FIFA or taking legal action.
He called the order to replay the match during the November 6-14 international window devastating news that had stressed South Africans.
South Africa defeated Senegal 2-1 at the group stage last November, but both their goals stemmed from controversial decisions by since-banned Ghanaian referee Joseph Lamptey. The penalty that enabled South Africa to take the lead was awarded for a non-existent handball with TV replays showing the ball striking the thigh of a defender.
Later, Lamptey was ordering Senegalese players to retreat for a free-kick when it was taken and the home team increased their lead.
FIFA gave Lamptey a life ban for match manipulation and his appeal was rejected this week by Switzerland-baaed international sport judicial body CAS
