Bafana to face Cameroon in Africa Cup of Nations round of 16

Bafana to face Cameroon in Africa Cup of Nations round of 16

South Africa secured their place in the knockout rounds with a 3-2 defeat of Zimbabwe in their final group game, although a draw would also have been enough to see them end as runners up to Egypt.

Cameroon ended in second place in Group F behind winners Ivory Coast, who came from 2-0 down to beat Gabon 3-2 to top the group. Mozambique ended in third after their 2-1 loss to the Indomitable Lions.

Egypt face Benin as Ivory Coast take on Burkina Faso, and Mozambique play Nigeria.

Last 16 games in full:

Mali vs Tunisia
Senegal vs Sudan
Egypt vs Benin
Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso
South Africa vs Cameroon
Morocco vs Tanzania
Algeria vs DR Congo
Nigeria vs Mozambique

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