Bafana Bafana face Cameroon in Rabat knowing one moment could define their AFCON campaign as knockout football raises the stakes.
South Africa lock horns with Cameroon in a heavyweight AFCON 2025 round-of-16 clash, with both sides arriving as group runners-up and separated by the finest of margins.
Bafana Bafana qualified from Group B with six points, showing attacking intent but also defensive vulnerability after scoring and conceding in all three matches. Hugo Broos’ side bounced back from defeat to Egypt by edging Zimbabwe in a dramatic final-round win, underlining their momentum-driven campaign.
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Cameroon progressed from Group F behind defending champions Ivory Coast, conceding just twice across the group stage. Their route featured a narrow win over Gabon, a disciplined draw with Ivory Coast, and a composed comeback against Mozambique — a profile built on control rather than volume.
Team news points to continuity for South Africa, with Ronwen Williams leading a settled unit and Lyle Foster spearheading the attack. Cameroon are monitoring captain Nouhou Tolo, while Bryan Mbeumo and Carlos Baleba remain key figures.
Historically, South Africa hold the edge, unbeaten in nine meetings. With knockout tension and two disciplined sides, goals may be at a premium.
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