….Cameroon 2-1 South Africa…..

RABAT-(MaraviPost)-Cameroon booked their place in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 after a tense 2–1 victory over South Africa in the Round of 16.

The match,saw the Indomitable Lions take control early and withstand a late fightback from Bafana Bafana.

The first breakthrough came in the first half when Junior Tchamadeu opened the scoring for Cameroon.

His goal rewarded the Lions’ early dominance and left South Africa trailing as the teams went into halftime.

The goal also highlighted Cameroon’s clinical approach in taking chances when they arise.

South Africa tried to respond but struggled to create clear-cut opportunities in the first half.

Cameroon’s midfield controlled the tempo and limited the South African attacks, frustrating Bafana Bafana’s attempts to level the score before the break.

Cameroon returned from halftime with renewed energy. Just minutes into the second half, Christian Kofane doubled the lead for the Indomitable Lions.

His composed finish gave Cameroon a 2–0 advantage and put South Africa under significant pressure to mount a comeback.

Trailing by two goals, South Africa intensified their attacking efforts.

They pressed higher up the field and tried to exploit spaces left by Cameroon, determined to keep their AFCON dreams alive.

The persistence paid off when Evidence Makgopa scored for Bafana Bafana on 88 minutes, reducing the deficit to 2–1.

The goal injected belief into the South African side and made the final stages of the match highly competitive and tense.

Cameroon, however, relied on their experience and composure to manage the closing minutes. They defended resolutely and slowed down the tempo whenever South Africa threatened, ensuring the lead remained intact.

Despite South Africa’s late pressure and attacking forays, they could not find the equalizer.

Cameroon’s defensive discipline and strategic play proved decisive in securing the win.

The victory ensures Cameroon progresses to the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals, keeping their hopes of winning the tournament alive since winning AFCON in 2017.

South Africa, meanwhile, exit the competition after a spirited but ultimately unsuccessful effort.

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