The ban would be accompanied by a fine of R140 000 but Nematandani denied allegations that he had ever been involved in match fixing.
"I have built my reputation through hard work over many years," he told Sowetan. "I was the chairperson of the referees committee for years. Why didn't I fix matches then? Why would I fix friendly games?"
Nematandani was also furious with the way in which FIFA had proceeded, stating that he was never given the opportunity to defend himself in any capacity.
"I have not appeared before any tribunal. I was not charged with anything. How can Fifa operate like that? It seems they decided every South African who was named in their initial report is guilty. Nobody who was named was ever cross-examined," he said.