Cameroon knock Bafana Bafana out of AFCON to reach quarterfinals

Rabat, Morocco – January 4: Cameroon’s Danny Namaso and South Africa’s Khuliso Mudau battling for the ball during the Africa Cup Of Nations Round Of 16 match between South Africa and Cameroon at Al Barid Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Rabat, Morocco. (Photo by Torbjorn Tande/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)

Cameroon overturned the odds in Rabat on January 4, defeating South Africa 2-1 in a dramatic Round of 16 clash to book a quarterfinal showdown with Morocco.

The Indomitable Lions fell behind after Junior Tchamadeu struck off a deflected Cameroonian corner in the 34th minute, leaving South Africa in control for much of the first half. But Cameroon responded quickly after the break, with Christian Kofane heading home a perfectly timed Nagida cross in the 47th minute to double their lead.

TOPSHOT – Cameroon’s forward #26 Christian Kofane celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) round of 16 football match between South Africa and Cameroon at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat on January 4, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

A late surge from South Africa saw Evidence Makgopa pull one back in the 88th minute, setting up a tense finish. Despite the pressure, Cameroon’s defence held firm, securing their 2-1 victory.

Cameroon will now face host nation Morocco in the quarterfinals in Rabat on January 9, while South Africa’s impressive run comes to an end.

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