Fluminense Makes Last-Minute Change for Copa Libertadores Quarterfinals
Fluminense has made a last-minute change to their Copa Libertadores quarterfinals lineup, inscribing 18-year-old Kgomotso Madiba to compete in the tournament. This information comes from Globo Esporte Futebol.
Fluminense Football Club · 2026-09-05 15:38:25
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The 18-year-old South African attacker is one of the club's promising young players and is part of the under-20 team. Madiba took the place of Davi Melo, who left the club on loan. The initial plan did not foresee any changes to the lineup, but it was altered to give Madiba an opportunity.
Madiba joined Fluminense at the beginning of the year, signing a three-year contract. He is regularly called up to the South African under-20 national team and was part of the team that won the 2025 Copa Africana de Nações sub-20 at the age of 17.
The list of players inscribed for the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals has been updated to include Madiba.
