South Africa 0-0 Nicaragua · International Friendly Games
South Africa drew 0-0 with Nicaragua in the International Friendly Games. Full match statistics, the goal timeline and both lineups are below.
Match report
South Africa and Nicaragua met in the International Friendly Games at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday, 29 May 2026.
How the match went
South Africa saw more of the ball, 86% of it. South Africa had 22 shots with 6 on target, Nicaragua 3 with 0 on target. There were 7 corners in total, 6 to South Africa and 1 to Nicaragua. South Africa conceded 8 fouls, Nicaragua 10. The referee showed 2 yellow cards (0 for South Africa, 2 for Nicaragua).
Line-ups
South Africa started in a 4-2-3-1: Ricardo Goss, Tholo Thabang Matuludi, Ime Okon, Olwethu Makhanya, Samukelo Kabini, Yaya Sithole, Thalente Mbatha, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Themba Zwane, Tshepang Moremi, Lyle Foster.
Nicaragua started in a 5-4-1: Adonis Pineda, R. Cole, Joab Gutiérrez, Evert Martínez, Justing Cano, Leyner Moses, Jonathan Moncada, Jason Coronel, Jacob Montes, O. Orozco, Jorge García.
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