Goals from Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane sent the Indomitable Lions into the quarter-finals.
Bafana Bafana’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign came to a disappointing end on Sunday night after a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon.
Goals from Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane sent the Indomitable Lions into the quarter-finals, while Evidence Makgopa’s late strike proved nothing more than consolation for South Africa.
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Player Ratings:
Ronwen Williams – 6
Comfortable in possession and produced a couple of important saves in the second half. He can hardly be faulted for the two goals conceded.
Khuliso Mudau – 7
Another assured display from the right-back. Solid defensively and offered an outlet going forward throughout the match.
Samukelo Kabini – 4
Struggled to make an impact and failed to justify his selection ahead of Aubrey Modiba. He also missed a good early chance that could have changed the complexion of the game.
Nkosinathi Sibisi – 5
A steady outing overall, but he will feel he could have organised the defence better for Cameroon’s second goal.
Mbekezeli Mbokazi – 7
One of Bafana’s standout performers. Calm, decisive, broke up attacks and made several crucial blocks.
Siyabonga Ngezana – 5
Looked uneasy on the ball during Bafana’s bright opening spell and will feel that he should have communicated better with Sibisi for the second goal.
Teboho Mokoena – 7
Covered every blade of grass and set the tempo in midfield in the first half. His influence waned after the interval, but his work rate never dropped.
Bathusi Aubaas – 5
Kept things ticking in midfield without ever imposing himself. Provided more structure than in previous games when Sphephelo Sithole was playing.
Oswin Appollis – 5
Worked hard but the end product was missing. Aside from brief moments linking up with Lyle Foster, he offered little going forward and was replaced on the hour-mark.
Relebohile Mofokeng – 6
Showed promise and intent but will be haunted by a missed one-on-one chance early on. He was substituted late on as Bafana chased the game.
Lyle Foster – 5
Found the net but was correctly ruled offside. Aside from that, he struggled to trouble the Cameroon defence.
Substitutes:
Aubrey Modiba – 7
Made an immediate impact off the bench. His pinpoint delivery created Makgopa’s goal and lifted Bafana’s tempo.
Evidence Makgopa – 7
Changed the dynamic of the game after being introduced. Pressed relentlessly, scored late on and came close to snatching an equaliser in stoppage time.
Sipho Mbule – 5
Brought on late and tried to force the issue, but struggled to make a meaningful impact.
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Tshepang Moremi – N/A
His late introduction didn’t warrant a rating.
