According to credible sources, FIFA has rejected South Africa's request for a repeat of their last World Cup qualifying match against Ghana. According to Joy news, the Disciplinary Committee has ruled that the South African Football Association's request is 'inadmissible'. The SAFA President, Danny Jordan also reported betting increases before Ghana was granted a penalty, which was converted by Andre Ayew, the Black Stars' captain.
It's unknown whether the South African Football Association will appeal the ruling, but reports in South African media indicate that if the verdict isn't in their favor, they'll go to the Court of Arbitration for Sports.
FIFA's communique does not go into depth about the decision, although it does state that the committee may decide not to offer complete reasons for the decision.
FIFA's email to Joy Sports read, “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. “The decision of the Disciplinary Committee is subject to appeal”.
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