South Africa to appeal harsh ban for player sent off against Mexico

The South African Football Association (SAFA) will appeal Themba Zwane's three-match World Cup ban, according to head coach Hugo Broos. Broos stated that the decision is unfair and should be reviewed by FIFA committees. "This punishment is far, far, far too severe. Especially after I re-watched yesterday's situation with Lionel Messi. I don't approve of it. In fact, I'm angry," Broos commented. Zwane was sent off after a VAR review for a foul on Mexico's Roberto Alvarado during a jostle for position. South Africa lost their World Cup opener 2-0.