Two of the tournaments top performers clash in this round of 16 tie.
South Africa vs Cameroon
| Tournament: | African Cup of Nations |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Agdal Medina Stadium, Rabat. |
| Date: | 04.01.2026 |
| Time: | 19:00 GMT |
South Africa and Cameroon, two nations steeped in Africa Cup of Nations history, clash in a compelling Round of 16 encounter. The match takes place on Sunday, January 4th, 2026, at 19:00.
South Africa vs Cameroon Form & Head to Head
South Africa won 2-3 against Zimbabwe in their last match. Despite the defeat, South Africa have been solid, winning twice at AFCON so far.
Cameroon secured a 2-1 victory against Mozambique in their previous game. The Indomitable Lions have won two and drawn one at AFCON so far.
The previous meeting between these two sides ended in a 0-0 draw in an Africa Cup of Nations Qualification match back in March 2016.
Across the last four encounters, South Africa have won once, while three matches have ended in a draw.
South Africa vs Cameroon Predicted Lineups
South Africa (4-2-1-3): Williams; Modiba, Mbokazi, Ngezana, Mudau; Sithole, Mbatha; Mokoena; Moremi, Foster, Appollis
Cameroon (3-4-2-1): Epassy; Wooh, Kotto, Malone; Yongwa, Baleba, Avom, Tchamadeu; Namaso, Mbeumo; Kofane
South Africa vs Cameroon Team News
South Africa manager Hugo Broos confirmed that Sphephelo Sithole's substitution at half-time against Zimbabwe was a tactical decision and not due to injury.
Cameroon will be without Nouhou Tolo, who is out injured. Christopher Wooh is likely to replace him in defence. Bryan Mbeumo and Carlos Baleba were withdrawn at half-time against Mozambique as a precaution to avoid suspension, and both are expected to start here.
South Africa vs Cameroon Match Prediction
South Africa and Cameroon clash in Rabat in one of the standout AFCON Round of 16 ties, with a potential quarter-final against hosts Morocco at stake. South Africa arrive in confident mood after losing just once in their last 14 matches, showing attacking threat but occasional defensive fragility during a dramatic group stage. Cameroon, five-time champions, negotiated a turbulent build-up to finish unbeaten in Group F, underlining their trademark tournament resilience. With South Africa holding a strong historical edge and Hugo Broos facing his former side, this heavyweight encounter looks finely balanced.
Score Prediction: South Africa 1-0 Cameroon
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Who is the betting favourite in South Africa vs Cameroon?
Cameroon is the marginal favourite to win this match at a best price of 6/4 with Betfred.
| Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 5/2 |
| Draw | 2/1 |
| Cameroon | 6/4 |
Last updated on 02/01/2026 at 14:30.
South Africa vs Cameroon Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder tips for South Africa vs Cameroon features Mbeumo 3+ Shots, Lyle Foster 1+ Shot on Target and Both Teams to Score.
At the time of publishing it is a best price of 12/5 with bet365.
