Cameroon vs South Africa prediction: AFCON 2025 preview, team news, key stats, lineups & h2h

• The Cameroon vs South Africa prediction article, breaks down form, key players and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
• The game will take place on Sunday, January 4 at the  at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat.
• Kick off set for 10pm EAT / 8pm local time.

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 enters day two with a high stakes clash at the 2025 Africa Cup that features two giants of the continent.

While Cameroon carries the weight of five previous titles, South Africa enters the match with the tactical advantage of being led by Hugo Broos, the very man who coached Cameroon to their last AFCON trophy in 2017.

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Both sides enter the knockout phase having finished second in their respective groups, with South Africa looking to build on their 2023 bronze-medal momentum while Cameroon aims to prove that they are still a formidable side despite exiting at the round of 16 in three of their last four appearances.

South Africa has been one of the most entertaining teams in the tournament, boasting a fluid attack led by Lyle Foster, though their defensive lapses,evidenced by conceding four goals in the group stage remain a concern for Broos.

Cameroon has adopted a more pragmatic approach under David Pagou. The Indomitable Lions have been effective rather than outstanding in their group stage matches.

What time does Cameroon vs South Africa kickoff?

The match is scheduled to take place at the Agdal Medina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco with kickoff slated for 2200Hrs East African Time.

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Cameroon vs South Africa Team News

Both camps received positive updates heading into the clash.

Sphephelo Sithole is expected to return to the starting lineup for Bafana Bafana after his previous omission was confirmed as a tactical choice by Broos.

For Cameroon, coach David Pagou has declared his squad at full strength.

There were minor concerns regarding the fitness of Carlos Baleba and Bryan Mbeumo after they were substituted early in their final group game, but these moves were purely precautionary to avoid yellow card suspensions.

Captain Nouhou Tolo has also recovered from a slight hamstring injury and is expected to lead the defensive line.

Indomitable Lions vs Bafana Bafana Predicted Lineups

South Africa: Ronwen Williams,Khuliso Mudau, Siyabonga Ngezana, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Modiba, Teboho Mokoena, Sphephelo Sithole; Tshepang Moremi, Sipho Mbule, Oswin Appollis,Lyle Foster.

Cameroon: Devis Epassy,Che Malone, Samuel Kotto, Nouhou Tolo, Darlin Yongwa, Arthur Avom, Daniel Namaso, Carlos Baleba,Junior Tchamadeu, Christian Kofane,Bryan Mbeumo.

Cameroon vs South Africa Head to Head record

Historically, South Africa has been a bogey team for the Indomitable Lions. In nine previous meetings, Bafana Bafana has 3 wins, while Cameroon has managed only 1 win, with 5 matches ending in draws.

Remarkably, Cameroon has never defeated South Africa in a competitive fixture.

Cameroon vs South Africa prediction

South Africa’s superior head-to-head record and Hugo Broos’s intimate knowledge of the Cameroonian mentality suggest they can frustrate the five-time champions.

However, Cameroon’s tournament experience often sees them find a way through in the dying minutes of knockout games.

The match will most likely be decided in extra time after a stalemate at full-time.