Kick-off: January 4, 2026, at 21:00.

In the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations, a long-awaited clash between South Africa and Cameroon will take place at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat. Both teams successfully came through the group stage and will now meet in a battle for a place in the quarterfinals of the continent’s most prestigious tournament. The national teams represent different regions of Africa, but each is known for its resilience and determination to fight for victory in every phase of play.

South Africa, under the guidance of Hugo Broos, finished second in its group, producing highly organized and disciplined football. Bafana Bafana secured victories over Namibia, 1-0, and Ethiopia, 2-1, and also shared the points with Guinea, 1-1. Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams continues to display excellent reflexes between the posts, while midfielder Teboho Mokoena skillfully dictates the tempo in the center of the field. The South African side is aiming to repeat the successes of previous years and progress as far as possible in the playoff bracket.

Watch the match South Africa — Cameroon online on 04.01.2026 on MEGOGO.

Cameroon also finished second in its group, showing strong character in decisive matches. The Indomitable Lions, led by Marc Brys, lost to Senegal, 1-3, but managed to defeat Gambia, 2-1, and recorded a goalless draw against Guinea, 0-0. Experienced striker Vincent Aboubakar remains the main threat to opposing defenses, while a powerful midfield line provides control of possession. The history of meetings between these teams has always been marked by intense battles, and in the last five encounters, the advantage has been on Cameroon’s side, with it recording two wins and three draws. The match at Al Medina Stadium will determine which of these giants continues its journey toward the trophy.

Watch the live broadcast of the match South Africa — Cameroon online on 04.01.2026 on MEGOGO.