Cameroon’s national team has progressed to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-1 victory over South Africa in Rabat. Despite facing intense pressure from the South African side during the opening stages of the match, the Indomitable Lions showcased clinical efficiency to secure their advancement.
Okay News reports that the momentum shifted in Cameroon’s favor during a decisive three-minute window in the first half. J. Tchamadeu opened the scoring in the 34th minute, followed quickly by a goal from C. Kofane in the 37th minute. These back-to-back strikes provided a necessary cushion for Cameroon, as South Africa had previously dominated possession and created several early scoring opportunities.
South Africa, known as Bafana Bafana, continued to press throughout the second half and eventually reduced the deficit in the 87th minute through a goal by E. Makgopa. However, Cameroon’s defense remained resilient under significant late pressure to preserve the lead until the final whistle. Following the match, Cameroon’s Carlos Baleba was honored as the Man of the Match for his influential performance.
With this victory, Cameroon is scheduled to face the host nation, Morocco, in a highly anticipated quarter-final clash this Friday at the Stade Moulay Abdellah. While South Africa exits the competition, head coach Hugo Broos stated that the team would now shift its focus toward future objectives, including World Cup qualification.
