GAF Rescues 71 Fishermen Following High Sea Robbery off Senya Bereku

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  ACCRA  — The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have successfully concluded a major search and rescue operation, bringing  71 Ghanaian fishermen  safely to shore after a violent armed robbery on the high seas. The incident occurred in the early hours of  Wednesday, February 25, 2026 , approximately  35 nautical miles  off the coast of Gomoa Nyanyano and Senya Bereku in the Central Region. The Attack The fishermen were on a routine night expedition when they were intercepted by gunmen operating a  "black boat." According to survivor accounts, the attackers were armed with AK-47 assault rifles and fired multiple warning shots to seize control of the fishing vessels. The pirates systematically stripped the canoes of their most valuable equipment, including: 7 Outboard motors Generator sets Personal belongings and fuel The theft left the seven affected boats—including vessels named  Argentina 2 ,  Argentina 3 ,  Sea Lion , and  Berema Nsuk...
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South Africa Faces Potential FIFA Sanctions After Ineligible Player Participation in World Cup Qualifier

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The South African national football team, Bafana Bafana, is facing a serious predicament as they await a potential sanction from FIFA following the fielding of an ineligible player in their recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho. The controversy surrounds midfielder Teboho Mokoena, whose participation in the match has triggered a formal query from the Lesotho Football Association to FIFA.

The incident stems from Mokoena's accumulation of yellow cards in previous qualifying matches. According to FIFA regulations, a player who receives two yellow cards in separate qualifying games is required to serve a one-match suspension. Mokoena had received yellow cards in matches against Benin and Zimbabwe, thus making him ineligible to play against Lesotho.

Despite this, Mokoena was included in the starting lineup for South Africa's match against Lesotho, which took place in Polokwane last Friday. South Africa went on to secure a 2-0 victory, but the outcome of the match is now under scrutiny due to the alleged rule violation.

The Lesotho Football Association, recognizing the potential breach of FIFA regulations, has promptly lodged a formal query with the governing body. They are seeking clarification and appropriate action regarding South Africa's decision to field Mokoena.

The potential sanctions that South Africa could face range from a fine to a possible forfeiture of the match, which would result in Lesotho being awarded a 3-0 victory. This would significantly impact South Africa's standing in the World Cup qualifying group.

"We have submitted a formal query to FIFA, seeking clarity on this matter," stated a spokesperson for the Lesotho Football Association. "It is crucial that FIFA's rules are upheld to ensure fairness and integrity in the qualifying process."



The South African Football Association (SAFA) has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. However, the situation has sparked widespread discussion among football fans and pundits, with many expressing concern over the potential consequences.

FIFA is expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter and make a ruling in due course. The outcome of this investigation will have significant implications for both South Africa and Lesotho's World Cup qualifying campaigns. The sporting world is now awaiting FIFA's decision, which will determine the final outcome of the match and the potential sanctions against South Africa.

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