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South Africa vs Nicaragua (2026-05-29T16:00:00.000Z)

Friendlies
  • Orlando Amstel Arena
0 - 0Full time

South Africa vs Nicaragua (2026-05-29T16:00:00.000Z)


Match review

South Africa 0-0 Nicaragua: Foster penalty miss proves costly in pre-World Cup friendly

South Africa signed off for the World Cup with a draw against Nicaragua, with Lyle Foster's missed penalty capping a frustrating outing.


    Top stats

    Ball possession
    86%
    14%
  • 22
    Total shots
    3
  • 6
    Shots on target
    0
  • 26
    Touches in opposition box
    1

Events

Lyle FosterMissed penalty
45‎’‎+1
90‎’‎+3
90‎’‎+5
6.8

South Africa

4-2-3-1

6.5

Nicaragua

5-4-1
6.8
South Africa
4-2-3-1
5.9
22Goss
6.5
Nicaragua
5-4-1

Team form


    Top stats

    Ball possession
    86%
    14%
  • 22
    Total shots
    3
  • 6
    Shots on target
    0
  • 26
    Touches in opposition box
    1

Player of the Match

Adonis Pineda
Nicaragua
8.3

Events

Lyle FosterMissed penalty
45‎’‎+1
90‎’‎+3
90‎’‎+5

About the match

    South Africa faces Nicaragua at Orlando Amstel Arena on Fri, May 29, 2026, 16:00 UTC. This match is part of the Friendlies. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how South Africa and Nicaragua have fared against each other in the past. On FotMob, you can follow the South Africa vs Nicaragua live score with a full set of match features, including:

  • Live updates: Every goal, card, substitution and key moment instantly delivered on FotMob.

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  • The lineups are:
    South Africa (4-2-3-1): Ricardo Goss - Tholo Matuludi, Ime Okon, Olwethu Makhanya, Samukelo Kabini - Sphephelo Sithole, Thalente Mbatha - Kamogelo Sebelebele, Themba Zwane, Tshepang Moremi - Lyle Foster.
    Nicaragua (5-4-1): Adonis Pineda - Joab Gutiérrez, Ebert Martínez, Justing Cano, Raheem Giusseppe Cole Martínez, Leyner Moses - Jonathan Moncada, Jason Coronel, Jacob Montes, Oliver Orozco - Jorge García.

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Insights

  • Haven't kept a clean sheet in 6 matches

Orlando Amstel ArenaJohannesburg, GA, South Africa
Capacity40,000
Attendance32,000
80%
SurfaceGrass
Weather conditions
14°C

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Orlando Amstel ArenaJohannesburg, GA, South Africa
Capacity40,000
Attendance32,000
80%
SurfaceGrass
Weather conditions
14°C

About the match

Insights

  • Haven't kept a clean sheet in 6 matches

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