BETTING GUIDE: South Africa vs Cameroon, match preview, team news and betting tip
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With attacking quality on both sides and recent trends pointing toward goals, this knockout clash looks unlikely to be cagey
The Round of 16 action at the 2025 African Cup of Nations continues on Sunday as South Africa face Cameroon in what promises to be one of the standout knockout ties of the tournament.
With a potential quarter-final clash against hosts Morocco awaiting the winner, both Bafana Bafana and the Indomitable Lions will be fully aware of what is at stake.
The match will be played at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat Morocco, with kick-off scheduled for Sunday evening 10:00pm Eadt African Time, as AFCON enters its decisive phase.
South Africa arrive with confidence after an impressive group-stage campaign in Group B, where they finished second behind Egypt on goal difference with six points.
Hugo Broos’ side showed balance and attacking intent throughout the group phase, opening with a 2-1 win over Angola before narrowly losing 1-0 to Egypt despite dominating possession and chances.
They responded strongly in their final group match, edging Zimbabwe 3-2 thanks to a late penalty.
Looking at their recent form, South Africa have won five of their last six matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding just five in that span.
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That attacking output, combined with improving defensive structure, makes them a dangerous knockout opponent.
In terms of team news, South Africa have no major injury concerns and are expected to field a familiar XI.
Lyle Foster has been the standout performer, contributing two goals and two assists so far and ranking among the tournament’s most influential attackers.
Oswin Appollis has also impressed from wide areas, scoring twice and showing composure in decisive moments.
With midfield control provided by Teboho Mokoena and Sipho Mbule, Bafana Bafana appear well equipped to compete physically and tactically.
Cameroon, meanwhile, progressed from Group F with seven points, finishing second behind Ivory Coast on goal difference.
Their group campaign included narrow one-goal victories over Gabon and Mozambique, as well as a 1-1 draw with the Ivorians.
Recent form suggests a more cautious approach, with Cameroon scoring six goals and conceding three across their last six matches.
While their defensive numbers are solid, they have not always controlled games convincingly, often relying on moments of quality in attack.
The Indomitable Lions come into this fixture with a slight concern at the back, as captain Nouhou Tolo remains a doubt after picking up a hamstring injury in the final group match.
His absence would weaken Cameroon defensively, potentially forcing a reshuffle.
Offensively, Bryan Mbeumo has been central to their attacking play, operating behind the striker and creating chances.
Young forwards Christian Kofane and Etta Eyong have both delivered crucial goals, giving Cameroon pace and unpredictability in the final third.
Historically, meetings between South Africa and Cameroon have been competitive, though this will be their first encounter in nearly a decade.
Both sides have evolved significantly since then, but the current data points toward a closely matched contest.
South Africa have scored in six of their last eight matches, while Cameroon have found the net in eight of their last twelve.
Key Betting Pointers;
Two of South Africa’s three group games saw both teams score.
Both sides average over one goal per game at AFCON 2025.
South Africa have scored in six of their last eight matches overall, netting a total of 15 goals during that stretch.
Cameroon have found the net in eight of their last 12 games.
With attacking quality on both sides and recent trends pointing toward goals, this knockout clash looks unlikely to be cagey.
South Africa’s fluid attack and Cameroon’s individual brilliance in forward areas should both find success.
The most value lies in goals at both ends.
Prediction; Both teams to score (BTTS)
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