Christian Kofane and Junior Tchamadeu’s goals helped Cameroon eliminate South Africa in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at Al Medina Stadium in Morocco on Sunday.
Cameroon advanced to the AFCON quarter-finals after edging South Africa 2-1 in a closely contested match. Junior Tchamadeu opened the scoring for the Indomitable Lions in the 34th minute, netting a rebound from close range.
Bundesliga goal poacher Christian Kofane, assisted by Mahamadou Nagida, extended Cameroon’s lead in the second minute of the second half, scoring a header from close range in the 47th minute.
Off the bench, Evidence Makgopa pulled one back for the South Africans in the 88th minute, assisted by another substitute, Aubrey Modiba. Makgopa nearly made it 2-2 in the 90+1 minute, but his header missed the target by a whisker.
Hugo Broos made unnecessary changes to the Bafana Bafana lineup that won against Zimbabwe. Why so many defensive-minded players?
There’s a reason why Nkosinathi Sibisi and Bathusi Aubaas are not regular starters at Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, respectively.
South Africa needed a goal badly, and Broos took out Oswin Appollis, replacing him with Evidence Makgopa. Appollis can score and play dangerous crosses for the likes of Makgopa and Lyle Foster. Why substitute him?
South African players enjoy attacking football, let them be! Throw in the likes of Sipho Mbule and Tshepang Moremi in the starting XI and then defend after scoring a goal, not just defending a 0-0 score.
South Africa vs Cameroon: Official Lineups
South Africa’s Starting XI:
Ronwen Williams (G), Teboho Mokoena, Oswin Appollis, Lyle Foster, Relebohile Mofokeng, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Bathusi Aubaas, Samukelo Kabini, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Khuliso Mudau, and Siyabonga Ngezana.
Cameroon’s Starting XI:
Junior Tchamadeu, Che Malone Junior, Nouhou, Bryan Mbeumo, Darlin Yongwa, Danny Namaso, Arthur Avom, Devis Epassy (G), Samuel Kotto, Carlos Baleba, and Christian Kofane.
South Africa Latest Results
South Africa edged Zimbabwe 3-2 in their last group stage match of the Africa Cup of Nations at Stade de Marrakech on 29 December 2025.
Tshepang Moremi opened the scoring in the 7th minute with the assistance of Lyle Foster. However, Tawanda Maswanhise equalised for Zimbabwe in the 19th minute, assisted by Jonah Fabisch.
Foster, a Burnley forward, restored Bafana Bafana’s lead in the 50th minute. However, Mamelodi Sundowns‘ Aubrey Modiba unfortunately gifted Zimbabwe another equaliser, scoring an own goal in the 73rd minute.
Oswin Appollis won the match for South Africa in the 82nd minute, converting from the penalty spot.
Cameroon Latest Results
Cameroon edged Mozambique 2-1 in a tightly contested Africa Cup of Nations clash at Stade Adrar on 31 December 2025.
Mozambique’s Geny Catamo opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, assisted by Nanani. Unfortunately, Nene gifted Cameroon the equaliser when he scored in his own net in the 28th minute.
Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane scored Cameroon’s winner in the 55th minute. His goal helped his nation book its spot in the Round of 16 of the African soccer spectacle.
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South Africa vs Cameroon: Head-to-Head
South Africa and Cameroon drew their last two encounters. The two proud footballing nations last met in the 2016 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
South Africa 0-0 Cameroon
South Africa and Cameroon played to a goalless draw in a closely contested Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier at FNB Stadium on 29 March 2016.
Neither nation created enough goal-scoring opportunities in the match, and both sides chose to use defensive tactics in the crucial clash.
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Cameroon 2-2 South Africa
Cameroon and South Africa shared the spoils after an entertaining 2-2 draw in an Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier at Stade Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo on 26 March 2016.
Bafana Bafana’s Tokelo Rantie opened the scoring in the 17th minute. However, Sebastien Siani equalised for the Indomitable Lions in the 45th minute.
Hlompho Kekana restored South Africa’s lead in the 50th minute, and again, Cameroon fought their way back into the match with Nicolas N’Koulu levelling the score in the 67th minute.
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