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South Africa vs Cameroon (2026-01-04T19:00:00.000Z)

Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16
  • Al Medina Stadium
  • Peter Waweru Kamaku
1 - 2Full time

South Africa vs Cameroon (2026-01-04T19:00:00.000Z)


Match review

South Africa 1-2 Cameroon: Five-time winners hold on to seal quarter-final spot

Cameroon reached the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals for a record-equalling 11th time, but they had to hold on against South Africa.


Momentum

    Top stats

    Ball possession
    66%
    34%
  • 2.08
    Expected goals (xG)
    1.36
  • 18
    Total shots
    10
  • 4
    Big chances
    3

Events

2‎’‎
Nouhou Tolo
32‎’‎
34‎’‎
Junior Tchamadeu (0 - 1)assist by Samuel Kotto
+3 minutes added
47‎’‎
72‎’‎
83‎’‎
87‎’‎
+5 minutes added
6.7

South Africa

4-3-3

7.1

Cameroon

3-4-3
6.7
South Africa
4-3-3
6.3
1Williams
7.1
Cameroon
3-4-3

Coach

Coach

Substitutes

Team form


    Top stats

    Ball possession
    66%
    34%
  • 2.08
    Expected goals (xG)
    1.36
  • 18
    Total shots
    10
  • 4
    Big chances
    3

Player of the Match

Carlos Baleba
Cameroon
7.9

About the match

    South Africa faces Cameroon at Al Medina Stadium on Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 19:00 UTC. This match is part of the Africa Cup of Nations Final Stage. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how South Africa and Cameroon have fared against each other in the past. On FotMob, you can follow the South Africa vs Cameroon live score with a full set of match features, including:

  • Live updates: Every goal, card, substitution and key moment instantly delivered on FotMob.

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  • The lineups are:
    South Africa (4-3-3): Ronwen Williams - Khuliso Mudau, Siyabonga Ngezana, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Samukelo Kabini - Teboho Mokoena, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Bathusi Aubaas - Oswin Appollis, Lyle Foster, Relebohile Mofokeng.
    Cameroon (3-4-3): Devis Epassy - Che Malone, Samuel Kotto, Nouhou Tolo - Junior Tchamadeu, Arthur Avom, Carlos Baleba, Darlin Yongwa - Bryan Mbeumo, Christian Kofane, Danny Namaso.

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  • Team form & Head-to-head history: Compare recent results and see how South Africa and Cameroon have performed against each other. The current head to head record for the teams are South Africa 0 win(s), Cameroon 0 win(s), and 2 draw(s).

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Al Medina StadiumRabat, Morocco
Capacity22,000
Attendance14,127
64%
SurfaceGrass
Weather conditions
16°C
  • Peter Waweru Kamaku

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Al Medina StadiumRabat, Morocco
Capacity22,000
Attendance14,127
64%
SurfaceGrass
Weather conditions
16°C

About the match

Who will win?