CAN 2025: History of encounters between South Africa and Cameroon

AFCON 02 January 2026 at 04:15

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

04.01.26 FT AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

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Cameroon

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South Africa and Cameroon are set to clash in an intense showdown in the Round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025).

This exciting fixture is scheduled for Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat.

The two teams have faced each other nine times in the past, with South Africa winning three times, Cameroon claiming a single victory, and five matches ending in a draw.

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The last encounter between these two nations dates back to 2016 and ended in a goalless draw (0-0).

Below is the full history of matches between South Africa and Cameroon

July 7, 1992: South Africa 🇿🇦 1-0 Cameroon 🇨🇲 – Win – International friendly

July 9, 1992: South Africa 🇿🇦 1-2 Cameroon 🇨🇲 – Loss – International friendly

July 11, 1992: South Africa 🇿🇦 2-2 Cameroon 🇨🇲 – Draw – International friendly

December 4, 1994: South Africa 🇿🇦 1-1 Cameroon 🇨🇲 – Draw – South African tournament

January 13, 1996: South Africa 🇿🇦 3-0 Cameroon 🇨🇲 – Win – Africa Cup of Nations

November 19, 2008: South Africa 🇿🇦 3-2 Cameroon 🇨🇲 – Win – International friendly

January 10, 2015: Cameroon 🇨🇲 1-1 South Africa 🇿🇦 – Draw – International friendly

March 26, 2016: Cameroon 🇨🇲 2-2 South Africa 🇿🇦 – Draw – Africa Cup of Nations

March 29, 2016: South Africa 🇿🇦 0-0 Cameroon 🇨🇲 – Draw – Africa Cup of Nations

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