U20 World Cup: What starting XI for South Africa against New Caledonia? | OneFootball

South Africa's starting lineup against New Caledonia

Afrique du Sud/@Onze Mondial

South Africa will face New Caledonia this Thursday, October 3 at 11:00 pm GMT at Estadio El Teniente for the second matchday of Group E in the 2025 U20 World Cup.

After a 2-1 defeat to France on opening day, South Africa has no choice but to secure a win against the group’s underdog, who suffered a heavy 9-1 loss to the United States in their first match.

Here is the probable South Africa starting XI in a 4-2-3-1 formation: Lowe – Smith, Tiwani, Nkwali, Rapoo – Kekena, Maku – April, Lethaku, Phili – Shene.

The African representatives are not expected to face many problems overcoming a New Caledonian side that was thoroughly dismantled by the United States (9-1) in the opening round of the group stage.