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Bafana player profiles ahead of the international friendly match against Nicaragua – South African Football Association

29 May 2026 – As the countdown continues to Bafana Bafana’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Mexico next month, the South African senior men’s national team remains focused on the preparations for the global tournament. Coach Hugo Broos’ charges host Nicaragua in their final match in South Africa at Orlando Stadium

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29 May 2026 – As the countdown continues to Bafana Bafana’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Mexico next month, the South African senior men’s national team remains focused on the preparations for the global tournament.

Coach Hugo Broos’ charges host Nicaragua in their final match in South Africa at Orlando Stadium (Amstel Arena) on Friday, 29 May 2026 before jetting out to Mexico on Sunday, 31 May 2026. The kickoff is at 18h00 on Friday.

This match is part of coach Hugo Broos’ preparations for the FIFA World Cup to be hosted by the United States of America, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026.

The player profiles are below:

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