MASERU — South Africa (SA) and Cameroon will meet at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations for the second time, and for the first time this century, when they clash in the Round of 16 at the AI Medina Stadium in Rabat on Sunday night.
According to CAF 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.
South Africa’s return to international football in 1992 saw them face Cameroon in Durban in a friendly on July 07, 1992, with Doctor Khumalo converting a 79th-minute penalty in a 1-0 win.
Overall, the sides have met nine times, with South Africa winning three matches, Cameroon one, and five encounters ending in draws…
