South Africa will aim to continue their AFCON 2025 journey when they face Cameroon in the Round of 16 on Sunday. Softfootball reported that Cameroon have already posted about the upcoming clash on their X handle, highlighting the importance of this knockout match as both teams look to advance further in the competition.
Team news
Bafana Bafana enter the game with momentum after collecting six points from three group matches, including a 2-1 victory over Angola and a dramatic 3-2 win against Zimbabwe.
Under head coach Hugo Broos, South Africa have blended experience and emerging talent, with structured pressing and improved game management proving effective in tight matches.
The team’s cohesion and leadership from goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and midfielders Bathusi Aubaas and Sipho Mbule will be key against the Indomitable Lions.
Cameroon progress from Group F as one of the tournament’s most experienced sides, boasting a solid defensive record with just two goals conceded in three games. South Africa, meanwhile, head into this knockout clash with confidence, having sealed their place in the Round of 16 thanks to a late Appollis penalty that saw them edge past Zimbabwe.
David Pagou’s squad will rely on the intelligence of Bryan Mbeumo, the leadership of Christian Bassogog, and the midfield authority of Carlos Baleba. Nouhou Tolo’s hamstring issue remains a concern, while others are expected to start following careful management in the previous group game.
Possible Lineups
South Africa: Williams; Mudau, Modiba, Mbokazi, Ngezana; Mokoena, Aubaas, Mbule; Mofokeng, Appollis, Foster
Cameroon: Epassy; Tolo, Kotto, Malone; Yongwa, Baleba, Namaso, Tchamadeu, Ebong; Mbeumo, Kofane
Softfootball Prediction
South Africa 2-1 Cameroon. With a settled squad and Broos’ AFCON pedigree, South Africa are well placed to edge out a tight encounter and advance to the quarter-finals.
