'We have to improve', insists Teboho Mokoena ahead of last 16 clash with Cameroon
Teboho Mokoena says Bafana need to up their game if they are to progress past Cameroon in their last 16 clash on Sunday.
Cameroon won't underestimate South Africa in last 16, insists head coach David Pagou
The Indomitable Lions were paired with Bafana Bafana in the knockout rounds after ending as runners-up in Group F, behind Ivory Coast.
Bafana, meanwhile, had to settle for second place behind Group B winners Egypt.
Pagou has been impressed by Hugo Broos' team and is preparing his team accordingly.
He said on Foot Africa: "We know South Africa are strong and stubborn opponent.
"They have competitive domestic league and players who know each other very well so the match will be complicated.
"We will play to our strengths and try to make things difficult for them. The goal is to show up strongly and deliver good performance."
Pagou added: "In the end, we qualified for the Round of 16 and that’s the most important thing."
The winner between Cameroon and South Africa will face one of hosts Morocco or Tanzania.
'Coming on as a substitute, you have to contribute', explains super-sub Mohau Nkota
Mohau Nkota admits it's not always easy to be a substitute but says he will continue to try and make an impact for Bafana Bafana from the bench.
Bafana to face Cameroon in Africa Cup of Nations round of 16
Bafana Bafana will face African powerhouse Cameroon in the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations.
AFCON: Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Mozambique advance to last 16
Ivory Coast and Cameroon advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages with wins over Gabon and Mozambique respectively on Wednesday evening, while Mozambique also qualified despite losing.