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FIFA investigators propose six-year ban for South Africa's Nematandani

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SAFA (South African football association) president Kirsten Nematandani (L) congratulates Gordon Igesund, the new head coach of the South African national soccer team after the announcement in Johannesburg, June 30, 2012. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/Files

FIFA investigators proposed on Wednesday at least a six-year ban and a fine of at least 10,000 Swiss francs ($10,393) for Kirsten Nematandani, former president of the South African Football Association, for alleged ethics violations.

The investigators said in a statement on Wednesday they also recommended lifelong bans for former Zimbabwe Football Association executive Jonathan Musavengana and former Togo coach Banna Tchanile for alleged bribery and corruption violations.

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