Cameroon winger Christian Bassogog has opened up on facing South Africa in the round 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, insisting the side is capable of triumphing over their opponent to secure a place in the quarterfinals.
The Indomitable Lions came from behind to beat Mozambique 2-1 and finished second on goal difference behind Ivory Coast after both teams finished with 7 points, setting up a tie against South Africa in the last 16.
In promises to be a thrilling a encounter as Cameroon come up against their former coach Hugo Broos, who guided the team to AFCON success in 2017, defeating Egypt.
According to Bassogog, the Indomitable Lions are capable of defeating the Bafana Bafana in the crucial last 16 clash.
“Facing our former coach Hugo Broos with South Africa? I think to maintain this momentum, we have to win this match. We play real football, and I think that thanks to the friends we have, we are capable of winning this match.”
Bassogog played under Hugo Broos during his spell with the Cameroon national team, where the team secured the AFCON title in 2017.
