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Cameroon reach the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals after dramatic 2-1 victory over South Africa: Highlights and goals

Cameroon clinched their spot in the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over South Africa in the Round of 16.

Updated on January 05, 2026 09:58AM EDT

**© @CAF_Online**Junior Tchamadeu celebrates a goal for Cameroon.

Cameroon advanced to the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals following a dramatic 2-1 victory over South Africa at the Al Medina Stadium. The Indomitable Lions are now set to face Morocco in the next round, in what promises to be one of the tournament’s marquee matchups.

Although Cameroon entered as the heavy favorites, South Africa are the ones who started the game stronger, dominating the early play. However, the momentum shifted completely in the 31st minute when Junior Tchamadeu found the back of the net following a corner kick.

In the second half, Cameroon capitalized immediately, doubling their lead in the first minute after the break with a goal from Christian Kofane, leaving their opponents stunned.

Despite the deficit, South Africa did not give up and managed to pull one back through Evidence Makgopa with just three minutes remaining in regulation. The final minutes were electric as Bafana Bafana were pushing for a miracle equalizer, but it never came. Cameroon will now face the host nation on Friday, January 9, in the quarterfinals.

04:55PM

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04:54PM

End of the game!

Cameroon defeat South Africa 2-1 to reach AFCON 2025 quarterfinals!!!

04:47PM

87'- GOAAAAAAL OF SOUTH AFRICA (1-2)

Evidence Makgopa pulls one back for South Africa!!

04:41PM

82'- Yellow card for South Africa (0-2)

Lyle Foster gets booked now in South Africa.

04:41PM

82'- Last change in South Africa (0-2)

Nkosinathi Sibisi left the field to make way for Tshepang Moremi.

04:37PM

78'- Two substitutions in Cameroon (0-2)

Danny Namaso and Mahamadou Nagida left the field to make way for Olivier Kemen and Christopher Wooh.

04:33PM

74'- Substitution in South Africa (0-2)

Relebohile Mofokeng was replaced by Sipho Mbule.

04:30PM

71'- Yellow card for South Africa (0-2)

Teboho Mokoena received the fourth yellow card of his team.

04:29PM

69'- South Africa miss another great chance! (0-2)

Teboho Mokoena tested the keeper with a powerful free kick, but Devis Epassy produced another spectacular save to keep the ball out. The Bafana Bafana are piling on the pressure as they search for a way back into this knockout match.

04:24PM

64'- Yellow card for South Africa (0-2)

Aubrey Modiba received a yellow card.

04:22PM

62'- Two substitutions in South Africa (0-2)

Samuelo Kabini and Oswin Appollis left the fild to make way for Aubrey Modiba and Evidence Makgopa.

04:21PM

61'- South Africa nearly score! (0-2)

Samukelo Kabini had a golden opportunity to pull one back inside the box, but Devis Epassy made a brilliant save to deny him.

04:17PM

58'- Yellow card for South Africa (0-2)

Samukelo Kabini received the second yellow card of his team.

04:16PM

57'- Cameroon are looking for the third one (0-2)

Kofane wasted a massive opportunity as his shot was blocked while Mbeumo was left wide open in front of the goalkeeper. Cameroon are getting closer and closer to securing their third goal of the match.

04:06PM

46'- GOAAAAAAAL FOR CAMEROON!!! (0-2)

Christian Kofane extends the lead for Cameroon!!

04:05PM

The second half is underway!

South Africa and Cameroon are already playing the second half!

03:49PM

Halftime!

The first half of the game has ended!

03:38PM

38'- Rain has arrived! (0-1)

The weather has shifted at the Al Medina Stadium in the Agdal district, with rain beginning to fall during this crucial night match!

03:33PM

33'- GOAAAAAAL FOR CAMEROON!! (0-1)

Junior Tchamadeu scores the first goal of the game!!

03:31PM

31'- First yellow card of the game (0-0)

Siyabonga Ngezana of South Africa received the first yellow card of the game.

03:21PM

21'- First substitution of the game (0-0)

Cameroon's Darlin Yongwa leaves the field injured to make way for Mahamadou Nagida.

03:19PM

19'- The game resumes

The game is on again.

03:18PM

18'- The game is stopped (0-0)

The game has come to a halt as Cameroon’s Darlin Yongwa is down on the field and is currently being treated by the medical staff.

03:14PM

14- South Africa goal disallowed! (0-0)

Foster had scored the opening goal of the match; however, it was ruled out as the striker was caught in an offside position.

03:07PM

7'- South Africa miss another one! (0-0)

Mofokeng had a golden opportunity to score as he was alone with the goalkeeper, but his shot soared over the crossbar!

03:03PM

3'- South Africa with the first chance! (0-0)

Following a great cross after an offensive foul awarded to South Africa, Lyle Foster connected with a powerful header, but the effort went wide of the Cameroon goal.

03:00PM

GAME ON!

South Africa and Cameroon have kicked off the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 game!

02:55PM

Players are on the pitch!

Players from both countries are on the pitch for the national anthems. Everything is ready for the start of the match.

02:35PM

The Indomitable Lions arrive in style!

02:25PM

Broos set for reunion with Cameroon

The current manager of South Africa, Hugo Broos, famously led Cameroon to the AFCON title during the 2017 edition. However, the coach emphasized that today’s match is a contest between South Africa and Cameroon, rather than a personal battle between Broos and the Indomitable Lions.

02:10PM

Cameroon lineup confirmed!

This is the Cameroon's starting XI for today: Devis Epassy; Che Malone Junior, Samuel Kotto, Nouhou Tolo; Junior Tchamadeu, Arthur Ebong, Carlos Baleba, Darlin Yongwa; Bryan Mbeumo, Danny Namaso; Christian Kofane.

02:00PM

South Africa lineup confirmed!

This will be Bafana Bafana starting lineup for today's contest: Ronwen Williams; Khuliso Mudau, Siyabonga Ngezana, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Samukelo Kabini; Teboho Mokoena, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Bathusi Aubaas; Oswin Appollis, Lyle Foster, Relebohile Mofokeng.

01:40PM

Today's referees

Kenyan referee Peter Waweru has been appointed to officiate the Round of 16 clash between South Africa and Cameroon. He will be joined on the field by his compatriots Gilbert Chiroue and Stephen Onyango, who are set to serve as the assistant referees.

Full officiating team:

Referee: Peter Waweru (KEN)
Assistant Referee 1: Gilbert Chiroue (KEN)
Assistant Referee 2: Stephen Onyango (KEN)
Fourth Official: Jean-Jacques Ndala Ngambo (COD)
VAR: Daniel Nii Laryea (GHA)
VAR Assistant: Abdel Aziz Yaser (SDN)

01:20PM

Kick off time

South Africa vs Cameroon will get underway in the Agdal Medina Stadium at 2:00 PM (ET).

01:00PM

South Africa and Cameroon clash in AFCON 2025 Round of 16

Welcome to our live blog of the AFCON 2025 action. South Africa face Cameroon today in a crucial Round of 16 showdown, with both national teams searching for a spot in the final eight!

Stay with us for key information and minute-by-minute updates of this exciting game!

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