SOUTH AFRICA CONFIRM A CHANGE FOR THEIR FINAL WORLD CUP WARM-UP AGAINST JAMAICA
Aubrey Modiba’s participation in the upcoming friendly match against Jamaica is uncertain due to a hamstring injury, as confirmed by the South African Football Association. The match is set to take place this Saturday behind closed doors, aiming to provide the Bafana Bafana squad with a crucial last-minute preparation before the World Cup.
The friendly is scheduled to kick off at 15h00 local time in Mexico (23h00 South African time) but will not be broadcasted on television. Originally, the head coach, Hugo Broos, had indicated that the fixture would be on Friday; however, a delayed arrival of the team to their training location in Mexico has necessitated this adjustment.
This matchup against Jamaica serves as a final rehearsal for South Africa prior to their opening game in the 2026 World Cup against co-hosts Mexico, which is set for next Thursday at 21h00 South African time. Despite his injury concerns, Coach Broos intends to field a near full-strength squad in this friendly encounter.
In their most recent outings, Jamaica managed a 2-0 victory against India, although they suffered a subsequent 3-0 defeat to Nigeria. The South African side, looking to solidify their strategy, hopes to glean valuable insights from this match against a Jamaica team that represents a unique challenge as they embark on their World Cup journey.
