World Cup: Kim to captain South Korea against South Africa
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South Korea and South Africa face off in the last matchday of Group A as they both eye qualification to the Round of 32. Hong Myung-bo’s side will guarantee a second-placed finish with a draw, while their opponents should push for three points.
FC Bayern’s fringe center-back Kim Min-jae is once again in the starting lineup for South Korea. However, Mainz’s Lee Jae-sung is dropped to the substitute bench, alongside the captain and former Bundesliga star Son Heung-min. German-born Gladbach midfielder Jens Castrop is still waiting for his World Cup debut.
As for South Africa, Hugo Broos keeps Hannover’s Ime Okon in the starting lineup. The center-back made his full Bafana Bafana debut in the opening match of the tournament against co-hosts Mexico.
Confirmed South Korea vs. South Africa Lineups
South Korea XI: S. G. Kim; Kim Min-jae ©, H. B. Lee, G. H. Lee; Seol, I. B. Hwang, Paik, T. S. Lee; K. I. Lee, H. C. Hwang; Oh
South Africa XI: Williams ©; Mudau, Okon, Mbokazi, Modiba; Sithole, Mbatha; Appollis, Mofokeng, Maseko; Makgopa
