South Africa 1-2 Cameroon · Africa Cup of Nations 2023
South Africa lost to Cameroon 1-2 in the Africa Cup of Nations 2023. Full match statistics, the goal timeline and both lineups are below.
Match report
South Africa and Cameroon met in the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 at Al-Medina Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, 4 January 2026.
Goalscorers
South Africa: E. Makgopa 88'. Cameroon: J. Tchamadeu 34'; C. Kofane 47'.
How the match went
South Africa saw more of the ball, 66% of it. South Africa had 18 shots with 4 on target, Cameroon 10 with 4 on target. There were 9 corners in total, 6 to South Africa and 3 to Cameroon. South Africa conceded 14 fouls, Cameroon 13. The referee showed 7 yellow cards (5 for South Africa, 2 for Cameroon).
Line-ups
South Africa started in a 3-4-2-1: R. Williams, S. Ngezana, N. Sibisi, M. Mbokazi, K. Mudau, T. Mokoena, B. Aubaas, S. Kabini, O. Appollis, R. Mofokeng, L. Foster.
Cameroon started in a 3-5-2: D. Epassy, C. Malone, S. Kotto, N. Tolo, J. Tchamadeu, A. A. Ebong, C. Baleba, D. Namaso, D. Yongwa, B. Mbeumo, C. Kofane.
More from this competition: Africa Cup of Nations 2023 fixtures, results and table.