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23/09/2026, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa, Live on National TV
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South Africa Vs Nicaragua

South Africa play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: A Tshwete (GK) , P Batakela (CB) , T Mahlobo (CB) , P Modjeka (RB) , E Sono (LB) , G Breytenbach (CDM) , C Douna (CAM) , R Majoro (RM) , P Chohan (LM) , F Kabangu (ST) , M Gcaba (ST) And the subs are: T Molewa (CB) , N Sakombi (CB) , M Matlaba (CM) , L Makwetla (CM) , B Mathoho (ST)

Nicaragua play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: J Abeita (GK) , J De Santos (CB) , M Sotomayor (CB) , R Oviedo (RB) , D Navas (LB) , J Banez (CDM) , D Lorenz (CAM) , H Gracia (RM) , F Cuadrado (LM) , G Baylon (ST) , M Loyola (ST) And the subs are: J Rueda (CB) , Z Trevino (CB) , S Basa (CM) , V Manzano (CM) , O Arroyo (ST)

Welcome to Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa where South Africa will face Nicaragua.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 27950.

1' - South Africa kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

7' - Reneilwe Majoro passes to Thuso Mahlobo.  Thuso Mahlobo finds Paul Batakela with a short pass.  Paul Batakela finds Thuso Mahlobo with a long ball.  Thuso Mahlobo passes the ball to Chata Douna.  Chata Douna plays the ball to Mark Gcaba.  Mark Gcaba sees a run from Floyd Kabangu.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

18' - Gregor Breytenbach sees a run from Mark Gcaba.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

23' - Diego Navas plays a long pass to Manny Sotomayor.  Manny Sotomayor passes to Juan Banez.  Juan Banez finds Diego Lorenz with a short pass.  Diego Lorenz uses his pace to beat Paul Batakela.  

24' - Diego Lorenz spots a run from Hilario Gracia.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

33' - Gregor Breytenbach spots a run from Puleng Chohan.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Puleng Chohan is able to control the ball.  Puleng Chohan looks to slide the ball past the keeper...and Puleng Chohan scores!  That's a good goal from the South Africa player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

34' - Nicaragua kick the ball off for the restart.  

40' - Floyd Kabangu tackles Javier De Santos and the ball goes loose.  Javier De Santos sees Hilario Gracia making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

42' - Floyd Kabangu passes the ball to Paul Modjeka.  Paul Modjeka brings the ball forward, outpacing Juan Banez.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Nicaragua kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

48' - Diego Navas plays the ball to Manny Sotomayor.  Manny Sotomayor passes the ball to Javier De Santos.  Javier De Santos sees Montana Loyola making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

50' - Juan Banez looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but its over!

52' - Andile Tshwete passes a long ball to Paul Batakela.  Paul Batakela sees a run from Puleng Chohan.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Puleng Chohan is caught offside!  

54' - Diego Navas plays a long ball to Diego Lorenz.  Diego Lorenz sees a run from Hilario Gracia.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Hilario Gracia is able to control the ball.  Hilario Gracia looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

62' - Andile Tshwete plays a long ball to Thuso Mahlobo.  Javier De Santos successfully tackles Thuso Mahlobo and takes possession.  Javier De Santos passes the ball to Montana Loyola.  Montana Loyola attempts to use his skills to beat Paul Modjeka.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

63' - Montana Loyola crosses the ball, but opposing player Chata Douna takes possession.  

64' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Gig Baylon will come off.  Onofre Arroyo is brought on from the bench.  

71' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Paul Batakela is going to be taken off.  Thabo Molewa joins the game from the bench.  

74' - Chata Douna runs with the ball, beating Onofre Arroyo.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Hilario Gracia is going to be taken off.  Vicente Manzano is brought on from the bench.  

80' - Mark Gcaba passes to Reneilwe Majoro.  Reneilwe Majoro slides the ball to Gregor Breytenbach.  Gregor Breytenbach tries to use ball skills to beat Diego Lorenz.  The opposing player is unable to stop Gregor Breytenbach who takes the ball forward!  

83' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Javier De Santos is going to be taken off.  Juan Rueda is going to be brought on.  

86' - Juan Banez plays the ball to Diego Lorenz.  Diego Lorenz plays the ball to Onofre Arroyo.  Onofre Arroyo tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

87' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Thuso Mahlobo is going to be taken off.  Neil Sakombi is going to be brought on.  

89' - Andile Tshwete spots a run from Gregor Breytenbach.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Gregor Breytenbach is able to control the ball.  Gregor Breytenbach strikes the ball, aiming for the top of the net...but the keeper manages to tip the shot over the crossbar!  The linesman flags for a corner for  South Africa.  Floyd Kabangu gets ready to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Juan Rueda.  

90' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Floyd Kabangu will come off.  Bongi Mathoho is brought on from the bench.  



The match has ended South Africa 1 - 0 Nicaragua.