Fluminense register Madiba, South African U20 striker, for the Libertadores | OneFootball

Fluminense made its final change to the list of players registered for the 2026 Copa Libertadores this Friday, ahead of the quarterfinal matches. The Tricolor registered forward Kgomotso Madiba, only 18 years old. The South African player has been standing out for the U-20 team and has recently been training with the club’s senior squad. To make room for the forward, Davi Melo was removed from the registered list, as he has left the club.

Madiba joined Fluminense at the start of this year, when he signed a contract valid for three seasons. He is regularly called up to South Africa’s youth national teams. In 2025, at age 17, he was part of the squad that won the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

Fluminense registered squad list

Goalkeepers 1. Fábio 24. Zafir Morais 27. Marcelo Pitaluga 50. Gustavo Félix 98. Vitor Eudes

Defenders 2. Samuel Xavier 3. Thiago Silva 4. Ignácio 6. René Rodrigues 13. Guilherme Arana 21. Igor Rabello 22. Juan Freytes 23. Guga 33. Gorgulho 44. Jemmes 29. Julián Millan 46. Julio Fidélis

Midfielders5. Facundo Bernal* 8. Martinelli 10. Ganso 11. Savarino 16. Nonato 25. Alisson 30. Soteldo 32. Lucho Acosta 35. Hércules 37. Breno Britez 40. Andrey Oliveira 47. Paulo Guilherme 48. Peter 51. Ruan Sales 94. Otávio

Forwards 7. Hulk 9. John Kennedy 14. Germán Cano 15. Matheus Reis 17. Agustín Canobbio 19. Rodrigo Castillo 28. Riquelme Felipe 31. Kaio Borges 34. Wesley Natã 36. Vagno 38. Isack Gabriel 39. Keven Samuel 42. João Silverio 43. Richard Wendel 45. Naarã Lucas 49. Enzo Munerato 90. Kevin Serna 91. Madiba

*Players have left the club.

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