Nicaragua

Nicaragua

4th in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - Concacaf
Hugo Broos not concerned about Bafana Bafana performance against 'negative' Nicaragua Hugo Broos not concerned about Bafana Bafana performance against 'negative' Nicaragua

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has defended his team's performance in Friday's 0-0 draw with Nicaragua at Orlando Stadium in their last home friendly before the FIFA World Cup.

South Africa vs Nicaragua - Toothless Bafana record 85% possession in goalless draw South Africa vs Nicaragua - Toothless Bafana record 85% possession in goalless draw

In their 0-0 draw with Nicaragua at Orlando Stadium on Friday in their last home friendly before the FIFA World Cup, Bafana Bafana fell well short of the standard they will need in order to get out of Group A.

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South Africa vs. Nicaragua - Kick-off time, how to watch, team news South Africa vs. Nicaragua - Kick-off time, how to watch, team news

Bafana Bafana will host Nicaragua at Orlando Stadium (known for sponsorship reasons as the Orlando Amstel Arena) on Friday in a FIFA World Cup send-off match on Friday.

Ghana warm up for World Cup with win over Nicaragua Ghana warm up for World Cup with win over Nicaragua

World Cup qualifiers Ghana made heavy work of beating Nicaragua 1-0 in a friendly on Tuesday as they continued their preparations for Qatar.

Coronavirus lockdown: Fans in Nicaragua turn out despite their team playing 'behind closed doors' Coronavirus lockdown: Fans in Nicaragua turn out despite their team playing 'behind closed doors'

Fans of Managua FC congregated on a grass bank by the stadium's perimeter fence to watch their team, despite the game being closed to supporters.

CONCACAF concerned over Nicaraguan league's continuation despite pandemic CONCACAF concerned over Nicaraguan league's continuation despite pandemic

"It's a bit of a head-scratcher, to be honest," Montagliani said of the decision to continue Nicaragua league play despite the pandemic.

Mexicans players in Nicaragua play through coronavirus outbreak as fear, uncertainty linger Mexicans players in Nicaragua play through coronavirus outbreak as fear, uncertainty linger

Nicaragua's Liga Primera is alone among Latin American leagues in playing through the pandemic, creating a difficult choice for its players.

Nicaragua FA confirms The Best voting mix-up Nicaragua FA confirms The Best voting mix-up

Nicaragua's football federation has confirmed it was left-back Manuel Rosas, and not captain Juan Barrera, whose vote was sent for The Best voting.

Messi The Best vote fix claims: FIFA issue denial Messi The Best vote fix claims: FIFA issue denial

FIFA have denied allegations of foul play with regards to the voting as Lionel Messi was named Best Men's Player at the FIFA The Best awards.

Bermuda beat Nicaragua for first Gold Cup win Bermuda beat Nicaragua for first Gold Cup win

Gold Cup

WCQ - Concacaf Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Haiti 6 +3 11
2 Honduras 6 +3 9
3 Costa Rica 6 +2 7
4 Nicaragua 6 -8 4
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Jaime Moreno 4 7 2
18 Bancy Hernánde.. 3 10 2
11 Juan Barrera 1 10 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
18 Bancy Hernánde.. 2 10 3
9 Jaime Moreno 2 7 4
2 Josué Quijano 1 10 0