"South Africa made the brighter start to the tie. Relebohile Mofokeng fired a decent opportunity over when one-on-one with Devis Epassy after just seven minutes, while Lyle Foster was denied by the offside flag. However, it was Cameroon who broke the deadlock on 34 minutes. Carlos Baleba's shot ricocheted off Samuel Kotto for Tchamadeu to slot home, with the goal awarded following a VAR review."
"The Indomitable Lions doubled the lead two minutes into the second half, as Kofane buried a header from Aboubakar Nagida's inviting cross. Samukelo Kabini had a shot blocked at the far post, while Teboho Mokoena saw a free-kick turned behind as South Africa sought a response. And they did pull a goal back two minutes from time when substitute Makgopa turned in Aubrey Modiba's delivery from close range, but Cameroon held out for victory."
Cameroon held on for a 2-1 victory over South Africa in Rabat to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals and will face Morocco. Junior Tchamadeu opened the scoring after Carlos Baleba's shot deflected off Samuel Kotto, with the goal confirmed by VAR. Christian Kofane added a second early in the second half from Aboubakar Nagida's cross. South Africa created chances throughout and substitute Evidence Makgopa scored a late consolation from Aubrey Modiba, but Cameroon defended the lead. Cameroon have now reached the AFCON quarter-finals a record-equalling 11th time and possess a 65% knockout progression rate.
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