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The Digest:

The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon secured a tense 2-1 victory over South Africa in their Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash, setting up a heavyweight quarter-final encounter with tournament hosts Morocco as they continue their quest for a sixth continental title.

Key Points:
  • Cameroon defeated South Africa 2-1 in a high-tempo match at the Agdal Medina Stadium in Rabat.
  • Defender Junior Tchamadeu opened the scoring in the 34th minute with his first international goal.
  • The lead was doubled by youngster Christian Kofane’s second-half header from a cross.
  • South Africa missed several clear chances in the first half before pulling a goal back late.
  • Striker Evidence Makgopa scored a consolation for Bafana Bafana in the 88th minute.
  • The five-time champions held on to secure their place in the quarter-finals.
  • Cameroon will next face hosts Morocco, who defeated Tanzania 1-0 earlier on Sunday.
The path to glory is paved with such narrow victories, where a team's resolve is tested not just by the opponent, but by the weight of its own storied history and expectation.

Sources: Soccernet, ScoreNigeria