South Africa 1-2 Cameroon, AFCON: RSA Exit Tournament As CMR Progress

South Africa was left to rue a host of missed chances early on when Cameroon’s defenders looked as though they were playing together for the first time. The Bafana Bafana had two extra days to prepare for the game, while Cameroon’s last group game was Wednesday. An injury to Cameroon’s Darlin Yongwa allowed both teams to re-adjust before play resumed. Yongwa was replaced by Aboubakar Nagida in the 21st. Cameroon improved, supported by most fans in the cozy 18,000-capacity Stade Al Barid.

Updated on: 5 January 2026 2:22 pm

South Africa vs Cameroon Africa Cup Of Nations match-

Cameroon's players celebrate after losing the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 soccer match between South Africa and Cameroon in Rabat, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe

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South Africa vs Cameroon Africa Cup Of Nations match-Olivier Kemen

Cameroon's Olivier Kemen celebrates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 soccer match between South Africa and Cameroon in Rabat, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe

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South Africa vs Cameroon Africa Cup Of Nations match-South Africas players

South Africa's players leave the pitch after losing the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 soccer match between South Africa and Cameroon in Rabat, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe

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South Africa vs Cameroon Africa Cup Of Nations match-Devis Epassy

Cameroon's goalkeeper Devis Epassy, Cameroon's Samuel Kotto and South Africa's Evidence Makgopa, from left, challenge for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 soccer match between South Africa and Cameroon in Rabat, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe

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South Africa vs Cameroon Africa Cup Of Nations match-Nkosinathi Sibisi

South Africa's Nkosinathi Sibisi and Cameroon's Bryan Mbeumo challenge for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 soccer match between South Africa and Cameroon in Rabat, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe

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South Africa vs Cameroon Africa Cup Of Nations match-Christian Kofane

Cameroon's Christian Kofane and South Africa's Nkosinathi Sibisi challenge for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 soccer match between South Africa and Cameroon in Rabat, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe

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South Africa vs Cameroon Africa Cup Of Nations match-Siyabonga Ngezana

South Africa's Siyabonga Ngezana and Cameroon's Christian Kofane challenge for the ball in the rain during the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 soccer match between South Africa and Cameroon in Rabat, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe

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Cameroon's Christian Kofane celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 soccer match between South Africa and Cameroon in Rabat, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe

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South Africa vs Cameroon Africa Cup Of Nations match-Junior Tchamadeu

Cameroon's Junior Tchamadeu celebrates after he scored the opening goal during the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 soccer match between South Africa and Cameroon in Rabat, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe

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South Africa vs Cameroon Africa Cup Of Nations match-Mbekezeli Mbokazi

South Africa's Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Cameroon's Bryan Mbeumo challenge for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 soccer match between South Africa and Cameroon in Rabat, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe