Broos demands ruthless Bafana against Cameroon
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has warned there will be no room for sentiment when South Africa face Cameroon in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash in Rabat on Sunday night.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has warned there will be no room for sentiment when South Africa face Cameroon in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash in Rabat on Sunday night.
Hugo Broos is hoping to lead South Africa to Cup of Nations glory in Morocco but standing in his team’s way in the last 16 on Sunday are Cameroon, the country with whom he won an unlikely continental title in 2017.
Bafana Bafana will face five-time Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) champions Cameroon in the Round of 16 at Agdal Medina Stadium in Rabat on Sunday.
Bafana Bafana stars Lyle Foster and Oswin Appollis remains firmly in the hunt for the Golden Boot at Afcon 2025 after the completion of the group stages. The duo have both scored two goals and are keeping pace with some of the continent’s biggest attacking stars.
Hugo Broos admitted Bafana Bafana’s defensive frailties remain a concern despite South Africa booking their place in the Afcon 2025 knockout rounds with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over neighbours Zimbabwe.
Moremi, Foster and Appollis sent Bafana Bafana past Zimbabwe to reach AFCON last 16.
Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty as Bafana Bafana edged Zimbabwe in Marrakesh to secure second place in Group B.
South Africa need one result to advance, but disciplined Zimbabwe promise a tight, tactical Group B finale with qualification hanging in the balance.
Bafana Bafana’s controversial defeat to Egypt still rankles with captain Ronwen Williams the latest to question the key decisions in Friday night’s Group B match in Agadir.
A Mo Salah penalty was the difference in a dramatic Afcon 2025 Group B clash between South Africa and record seven-time winners Egypt in Stade d’Agadir on Friday.