South Africa National Football Team Lineup CONFIRMED vs Nicaragua: Here's Starting XI

All eyes will be on Bafana Bafana ahead of the start of the 2026 World Cup, when they will take on Nicaragua in an international friendly on May 29, 2026, inside Orlando Amstel Arena. The South Africa vs Nicaragua friendly clash taking place on Friday in Johannesburg will see the stadium packed to capacity and in full voice as they look to will them on to carry some winning momentum into the upcoming tournament.

South Africa qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by winning Group C of the CAF qualifiers. Bafana Bafana secured the automatic berth on the final matchday as they triumphed over Rwanda by a 3-0 scoreline. Goals from Evidence Makgopa, Oswin Appollis, and Thalente Mbatha helped them earn a very important victory, while also benefiting from Nigeria's 4-0 win against group leaders Benin.

The South Africa national football team will be keen to experience the winning feeling during their first-ever meeting between the two sides in the upcoming clash. Nicaragua will be looking to disrupt the momentum of the Bafana Bafana as they look to notch a historic win over a World Cup bound opponent.

While big names like Lyle Foster, and Ronwen Williams are expected to be part of the South Africa national football team lineup, a win over Nicaragua will also help towards easing any fears held by their supporters about their preparations. Let us take a look at the lineup before the match commences.

South Africa National Football Team Lineup vs Nicaragua Out

Fans can find out the official South Africa national football team lineup that will face Nicaragua today.

South Africa Starting XI: Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Ime Okon, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Samukele Kabini, Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams, Themba Zwane, Relebohile Mofokeng, Tshepang Moremi, Lyle Foster