In a tense AFCON round of 16 clash, Cameroon secured a 2-1 win over South Africa in Rabat. Goals from Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane gave the Indomitable Lions a commanding lead before Evidence Makgopa’s 88th-minute strike set up a nervy finish, but South Africa could not find an equalizer. Cameroon coach David Pagou said his team “showed resilience,” while South Africa’s Hugo Broos lamented, “We dominated the first half and will see this as an opportunity missed.”
The victory sets up a quarterfinal meeting with hosts Morocco. South Africa’s exit marks a disappointing end after a promising first-half performance where they saw a Lyle Foster goal disallowed for offside.