South Africa 1 - 2 Nicaragua (02/21) - Game Report - 365Scores
South Africa 1 - 2 Nicaragua on World Baseball Classic (02/21). Post match report, and results, odds, lineups, stats, H2H & more.
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- Match context: It’s a FIFA World Cup send-off friendly between South Africa (Bafana Bafana) and Nicaragua, held in Johannesburg at the Orlando Stadium. The game is part of preparations ahead of the World Cup.[1][2]
- Date and kickoff: The fixture took place on Friday, May 29, 2026, with a 18:00 local (CAT) kickoff, equivalent to 16:00 GMT.[2][1]
- Broadcast: The match was scheduled to be aired on South Africa’s public broadcaster SABC, which typically carries Bafana Bafana fixtures.[1][2]
- Team news at the time: South Africa named a 32-man provisional squad ahead of final selection, with several players from Sundowns and Pirates featuring prominently; Mohau Nkota was omitted due to injury in the lead-up. Nicaragua fielded a relatively youthful squad for the trip.[2][1]
- Live updates and result: A live-score listing indicated a 3-0 result for Nicaragua at some point in the match, with notes on lineups and injuries continuing to update during the game; match reports and live scores were being tracked by outlets like ESPN and 365Scores.[3]
Short take: Nicaragua defeated South Africa 3-0 in this World Cup warm-up, with both teams using squads that reflected post-season transitions and last-minute selections. If you’d like, I can pull the most recent match reports, lineups, and key moments in a concise summary or provide a quick table of starters and substitutes from the game.[3]