Sport|FootballCameroon edge South Africa 2-1 to book AFCON quarterfinal with MoroccoIndomitable Lions score goal in each half and survive late fightback from Bafana Bafana to set up a last eight clash with hosts.
Cameroon secured their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory over South Africa. Goals from Junior Tchamadeu in the 34th minute and Christian Kofane shortly after the restart were decisive. Despite a late goal from Evidence…
Cameroon secured their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory over South Africa. Goals from Junior Tchamadeu in the 34th minute and Christian Kofane shortly after the restart were decisive. Despite a late goal from Evidence Makgopa for South Africa, Cameroon held on to advance.
Cameroon will face hosts Morocco in the quarterfinals, while South Africa shifts focus to the upcoming World Cup.
Relebohile Mofokeng missed an early opportunity for South Africa. Tchamadeu scored the first goal for Cameroon after a deflected shot reached him in the box. Kofane scored his second goal of the tournament from a cross by Mahamadou Nagida. Cameroon goalkeeper Devis Epassy made crucial saves to maintain the lead. Makgopa reduced the deficit for South Africa late in the match.
Cameroon secured their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory over South Africa.
Morocco advanced to the quarterfinals with a narrow 1-0 win against Tanzania, thanks to a goal by Brahim Diaz. Despite dominating possession, Morocco missed several chances, while Tanzania also failed to capitalize on their opportunities.
Diaz scored the decisive goal in the 64th minute, assisted by Achraf Hakimi. Morocco will continue their campaign in the tournament as they prepare for the next round.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
