According to reports coming out of the United Kingdom, FIFA will review a complaint received from the South African Football Association (SAFA) regarding Bafana Bafana's 1-0 loss to Ghana in a Soccer World Cup qualifier on Sunday.
The deciding goal came from the penalty spot in the most controversial fashion when South African defender Rushine De Reuck was judged to have fouled Daniel Amartey, before the Ghana midfielder fell to the ground in sensational fashion.
Referee Ndiaye Maguette immediately blew his whistle, pointing to the penalty spot, much to the bemusement of the Bafana players.
The South Africans protested, but the call was final, and Andre Ayew netted the goal that saw his side advance to next year's qualifiers in March.
On Monday, SAFA CEO Tebogo Motlanthe confirmed that the association would be taking further action.
"The association has decided to lodge a formal complaint so that the conduct of the match officials is closely investigated by both FIFA and CAF," he said.
In a statement to The Athletic, FIFA confirmed that the complaint from SAFA had been received and would be reviewed.
"FIFA has received a complaint from the South African FA in relation to this matter and will review it. Please understand we cannot comment further at this stage," football's governing body told the publication.
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On Monday, a petition to have the match replayed was launched in South Africa.
Started by Thato Majola after the match, it has 61 000 signatures to date.