Rabat: Bafana Bafana are gearing up for a challenging Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Last 16 match against Cameroon, scheduled to take place at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. Coach Hugo Broos, who previously led Cameroon to an AFCON title, will now face his former team with South Africa on Sunday, 4 January 2026. According to South African Football Association, Coach Broos, who guided the Indomitable Lions between March 2016 and November 2017, expressed mixed emotions about facing his former team. Despite his fond memories with Cameroon, Broos emphasized his commitment to South Africa's success. "If you win an AFCON with a country, there's always a little place in your heart that stays for the rest of your life, and that's the case with Cameroon and me. It will always be there. But tomorrow I can't have mercy on them. I want to win the game tomorrow because I am the coach of South Africa now," he stated. Midfielder Teboho Mokoena shared the team's enthusiasm and determination ahead of the crucial m atch, which will determine who advances to the tournament's quarterfinals. "Of course, as a team we are excited about the game tomorrow. The talk we are having (as players) is that we must do better than we did in the last AFCON (Bafana Bafana finished third with a bronze medal). We know that it is going to be a tough game against Cameroon, but we're looking forward to it," Mokoena commented. Bafana Bafana secured their place in the Last 16 after finishing second behind Egypt in Group B, showcasing their intent to perform strongly in the ongoing competition.