Bafana Bafana starting XI vs Cameroon: Tactical surprise from Broos as he makes four changes

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has opted for a three-man defence against Cameroon as his team faces the five-time African champions in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

South Africa take on Cameroon in what is a tough knockout match in Rabat on Sunday, with the winner set to face hosts and tournament favourites Morocco, in the quarter-final.

Broos has therefore opted to mirror Cameroon’s three-man defence, having opted for a 3-4-3 formation with four changes made to the squad that beat Zimbabwe 3-2 in their final group stage game.

Who makes the Bafana Bafana XI?

Broos has therefore started with Siyabonga Ngezana, Mbekezeli Mbokazi with Nkosinathi Sibisi completing the three-man defence as he gets his first start at AFCON 2025.

Meanwhile, in midfield, Teboho Mokoena will partner Bathusi Aubaas, who starts ahead of Sphephelo Sithole, while Relebohile Mofokeng gets his first start at the tournament in a front three that also has Lyle Foster and Oswin Appollis, who both have two goals each at AFCON 2025.