South Africa’s Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Cameroon’s Bryan Mbeumo challenge for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 soccer match. AP

Africa Cup of Nations 2025-26 reaches the Round of 16 stage as Cameroon go up against South Africa Fans are looking forward to a tough battle when South Africa meet Cameroon at the Agdal Medina Stadium on January 5, 2026. Both sides have taken very different paths through the group stages. Catch the live score and play-by-play updates of the South Africa vs Cameroon, AFCON 2025-26 Round of 16 clash at the Agdal Medina Stadium, right here

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5 Jan 2026, 01:24:07 am IST

South Africa vs Cameroon Live Score, Africa Cup Of Nations 2025, RO16: Half-Time

The stoppage time comes to and with the referee’s whistle and both the teams are heading towards their locker room. Cameroon are leading by 1-0 against the Bafana Bafana at half-time.

South Africa 0-1 Cameroon

5 Jan 2026, 01:13:25 am IST

South Africa vs Cameroon Live Score, Africa Cup Of Nations 2025, RO16: Can Cameroon Close This Out?

Cameroon find themselves on the upper-hand with that goal and could also close this one out with another goal. A killer blow that would be for the Bafana Bafana.

South Africa 0-1 Cameroon 41′

5 Jan 2026, 01:06:23 am IST

South Africa vs Cameroon Live Score, Africa Cup Of Nations 2025, RO16: Goal Alert!

Cameroon break the shackles as Junior Tchamadeu puts the ball past the RSA net and give his side a deserved 1-0 lead in the Round of 16 tie.

South Africa 0-1 Cameroon 34′

5 Jan 2026, 01:02:09 am IST

South Africa vs Cameroon Live Score, Africa Cup Of Nations 2025, RO16: Oswin Appollis Shot Saved

RSA player Oswin Appollis has his shot saved as Bafana Bafana have an attempt on the Cameroon goal.

South Africa 0-0 Cameroon 27′

5 Jan 2026, 12:52:24 am IST

South Africa vs Cameroon Live Score, Africa Cup Of Nations 2025, RO16: Early Sub

Darlin Yongwa cannot continue and he is subbed off. On comes Aboubakar Nagida.

South Africa 0-0 Cameroon 21′

5 Jan 2026, 12:49:49 am IST

South Africa vs Cameroon Live Score, Africa Cup Of Nations 2025, RO16: Darlin Yongwa Injury Delay

Cameroon player Darlin Yongwa gets an injury and that results in a delay. However, the player is treated and away we go.

South Africa 0-0 Cameroon 18′

5 Jan 2026, 12:43:00 am IST

South Africa vs Cameroon Live Score, Africa Cup Of Nations 2025, RO16: Bryan Mbeumo Favourite Tonight

Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo is favourite to score tonight against the Bafana Bafana. The Cameroonian looks class apart and his creativity could be crucial if they are to get past the Rd of 16.

South Africa 0-0 Cameroon 11′

5 Jan 2026, 12:35:33 am IST

South Africa vs Cameroon Live Score, Africa Cup Of Nations 2025, RO16: Burnley Man On Target

Burnley man, Lyle Foster fires in a header from the centre of the box following a set piece situation. However, it goes wide.

South Africa 0-0 Cameroon 3′

5 Jan 2026, 12:31:39 am IST

South Africa vs Cameroon Live Score, Africa Cup Of Nations 2025, RO16: Action Begins

South Africa 0-0 Cameroon 1′

5 Jan 2026, 12:04:31 am IST

South Africa vs Cameroon Live Score, Africa Cup Of Nations 2025, RO16: H2H

Total Matches Played: 9

South Africa Wins: 3

Cameroon Wins: 1

Draws: 5

4 Jan 2026, 11:39:27 pm IST

South Africa vs Cameroon Live Score, Africa Cup Of Nations 2025, RO16: Starting XIs

4 Jan 2026, 07:17:39 pm IST

South Africa vs Cameroon Live Score, Africa Cup Of Nations 2025, RO16: Match Details

Location: Rabat, Morocco

Stadium: Agdal Medina Stadium

Date: Monday, January 5, 2026

Kick-off Time: 12:30 AM IST