Tshosane strengthens squad after Ethiopia verdict

This comes after Ethiopia were docked three points by FIFA on Monday in World Cup qualifying for fielding an ineligible player in a game against the Zebras last month.FIFA ruled that Ethiopia forfeited its 2-1 win in Botswana on June 8 because Minyahile Beyene played in that game when he was suspended for receiving two yellow cards in earlier qualifiers. FIFA awarded the match to Botswana 3-0, throwing the Zebras’ campaign a lifeline.The sanction means Ethiopia is only two points ahead of second-placed South Africa and three ahead of Botswana.

And Tshosane believes the Group A leaders, Ethiopia, are no longer guaranteed a place in Africa’s final play-offs for the World Cup going into the final round of games in September.With the DRC-based trio of Dirang Moloi, Jerome Ramatlhakwana and Phenyo Mongala having joined camp on Monday night, Tshosane said he was expecting two more South Africa-based stars ahead of the COSAFA matches in Zambia this week.