2025 AFCON – South Africa vs Cameroon Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

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This is a massive game for coach Hugo Broos, who led Cameroon to the 2017 title before leaving in February the following year, albeit unceremoniously. This is the first time, since then, the Belgian is coming up against the Indomitable Lions, but insists he is not keen on avenging the sacking.

"Why should I have revenge?" Broos responded when he was asked about getting one over Cameroon.

"I simply got to the end of my contract and they did not renew it. There is no revenge.

"I know what happened at that time and why I was sacked. That was about eight years ago. Why should I want to beat Cameroon now because they sacked me?" He concluded.

The Belgian is not expected to make major changes to his squad since his preferred key players are available. He hopes Lyle Foster's effective touch in the competition continues, as well as Mbekezeli Mbokazi's resolute defending.

South Africa possible XI:Williams, Mudau, Modiba, Mbokazi, Ngezana, Mokoena, Aubaas, Mbule, Moremi, Appollis, Foster

Carlos Baleba is among the players who made AFCON's best XI of the Group Stage, owing to his intelligence and command in the midfield. The 21-year-old will need to be at his best against Bafana Bafana.

Manchester United winger Bryan Mbeumo has an assist to his name after three outings, which, by his standards, is not a good stat. However, the 26-year-old has to find a way of getting past Aubrey Modiba, who has been solid in international matches.

The only concern for the technical team is captain Nouhou Tolo, who was forced off with a hamstring injury in the last outing against Mozambique.

Cameroon possible XI: Epassy; Tolo, Kotto, Malone; Yongwa, Baleba, Namaso, Tchamadeu, Ebong; Mbeumo, Kofane

Bafana Bafana finished second in Group B after two wins and a loss; they started with a 2-1 victory over Angola before falling by a solitary goal to Egypt. They then made amends by claiming 3-2 vwin against Zimbabwe to finish second behind the Pharaohs, who collected two wins and a draw.

The Indomitable Lions finished second in Group F behind the defending champions Ivory Coast, who had better stats. The five-time champions collected a 1-0 win in their duel with Gabon before following it up with a 1-1 draw against The Elephants. It then ended 2-1 in their favour when they faced Mozambique.

In the head-to-head record, their only previous meeting at the AFCON came in the opening game of the 1996 tournament, where hosts South Africa secured a 3-0 victory at Soccer City. Goals from Phil Masinga, Mark Williams and John Moshoeu set Bafana Bafana on course for their maiden continental title, according to CAF.

Overall, the sides have met nine times, with South Africa winning three matches, Cameroon one, and five encounters ending in draws.

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