Cameroon has scaled through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at South Africa’s expense as the Indomitable Lions edged their last-16 clash 2-1.
Junior Tchamadeu opened the scoring in the 34th minute at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, and teenage Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane headed in the crucial second goal two minutes after half-time.
South Africa had chances to take an early lead, with Relebohile Mofokeng losing a golden opportunity in seven minutes.
Cameroon defender Che Malone failed to deal with a simple ball forward to leave Mofokeng in on goal, but the Orlando Pirates forward blazed over.
Lyle Foster then had the ball in the net only to be denied by the offside flag, and instead Cameroon went in front just after the half-hour mark.
A late rally from South Africa saw Evidence Makgopa pull one back, but Cameroon came out on top, and the five-time champions now play hosts Morocco in a heavyweight quarter-final on Friday.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.