Cameroon Held Again: 1-1 Draw vs South Africa in CAN 2015 Warm-Up
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon were held to a second consecutive 1-1 draw on Saturday, this time against South Africa, in a friendly match played in Libreville, Gabon. It’s another lukewarm result for Volker Finke’s side as they prepare for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Cameroon opened the scoring early in the 6th minute with a superb free kick from Vincent Aboubakar, raising hopes of a confident display. However, they failed to maintain control and allowed Bafana Bafana to grow into the game.
The South Africans were rewarded in the second half when Sibusiso Vilakazi found the net, equalizing for the team coached by Shakes Mashaba.
This result follows Cameroon’s earlier 1-1 draw against DR Congo in Yaoundé, raising concerns over the team’s form heading into the tournament.
Match Lineups
Cameroon:
Starting XI: Fabrice Ondoa (GK), Henri Bedimo, Aurelien Chedjou, Franck Bagnack, Jerome Guihoata, Georges Mandjeck, Raoul Loe, Clinton N’Jie, Francis Etoundi, Edgar Salli, Vincent Aboubakar.
South Africa:
Starting XI: Brilliant Khuzwayo (GK), Anele Ngcongca, Thabo Matlaba, Rivaldo Coetzee, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Dean Furman, Andile Jali, Oupa Manyisa, Themba Zwane, Tokelo Rantie, Bernard Parker.
Substitutes Used: Jackson Mabokgwane, Darren Keet, Eric Mathoho, Siyabonga Nhlapo, Mandla Masango, Thuso Phala, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Thamsanqa Sangweni, Bongani Zungu, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Bongani Ndulula.
What’s Next?
Cameroon’s final preparation match is scheduled for January 14, with their opponent still to be confirmed. With two draws in their last two matches, pressure is mounting for the Lions to show more conviction before facing Ivory Coast, Guinea, and Mali in a tough Group D at the 2015 AFCON.
