Cameroon scored a goal in either half to see off South Africa 2-1 in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Sunday and set up a quarter-final clash with Morocco. "Yes, we are going to face Morocco, which is a major force in African football," said Cameroon midfielder Baleba. "We are on a good run, it's up to us to keep our heads cool and continue like this. Goalkeeper Djigui Diarra saved twice in the shootout to help 10-man Mali to a 3-2 win via penalties after a 1-1 last-16 draw with Tunisia in Casablanca - thy will face Senegal in the quarter-final. They will face West African rivals Senegal in Tangier on Friday, after the latter earlier defeated Sudan 3-1 to advance to the last eight.

Source: Irish Examiner January 04, 2026 22:00 UTC