CameroonOnline.ORG | The wait is over. Today, the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat becomes the coliseum for one of the most anticipated clashes of AFCON 2025.
On one side, the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, a team with pedigree stitched into their jerseys, currently locked in a “bubble” of focus. On the other, a fearless South Africa squad led by the very man who orchestrated Cameroon’s 2017 triumph—Hugo Broos.
The narrative lines are drawn: Broos has promised “No Mercy” against his former employers, while Cameroon has shut out the noise to let their football do the talking.
Here is your essential pre-match briefing and the full guide on where to watch.
The Narrative: “No Mercy” Meets “The Bubble”
The build-up to this match has been defined by two distinct attitudes coming from the respective camps.
South Africa: “No Mercy” Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has not minced his words. In his pre-match press conference, the Belgian tactician declared “No Mercy” for his former employers. South Africa enters this game with high morale after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe in the group stages. They are confident, aggressive, and ready to upset the Indomitable Lions.
Cameroon: “In The Bubble” In stark contrast, the Cameroonian camp has adopted a siege mentality. As detailed in their pre-match media briefing, the team has locked themselves “in a bubble,” deliberately filtering out external distractions and the media circus. They are looking inward, relying on the focus of young stars like Che Malone Fondo and the weight of their historical pedigree.
Kick-Off Countdown
Make sure you are seated and ready before the whistle blows. Here is when the action starts in your time zone:
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Rabat (Local Time): 20:00
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Yaoundé (WAT): 20:00
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Johannesburg (SAST): 21:00
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London (GMT): 19:00
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New York (EST): 14:00
Where to Watch the Game
Don’t miss a single tackle or goal. Broadcasters around the world are picking up the feed for this Round of 16 thriller. Find your country below to see where you can tune in:
The Two Contenders
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Cameroon: CRTV Sports, Canal 2, Equinoxe TV, Media Sports Infos, Canal+ CAN, DStv Now, SuperSport Football Plus ROA, New World Sport 3, AfroSport TV, New World Sport App.
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South Africa: SuperSport PSL, SuperSport Grandstand, MáXimo 360, SABC 2, SABC Plus, DStv App, SA FM (Radio).
African Region
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Côte D’Ivoire: RTI (Radiodiffusion Television Ivorie), RTI La 3, NCI, Canal+ CAN, DStv Now, SuperSport Football Plus ROA, New World Sport 3, New World Sport App.
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Equatorial Guinea: DStv Now, SuperSport Football Plus ROA, AfroSport TV, Canal+ CAN.
North & South America
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USA: beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Fanatiz USA, fuboTV.
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Canada: beIN SPORTS Canada, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, Fanatiz Canada, fuboTV Canada.
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Brazil: BandSports, Zapping, Claro TV+, Sky+, Vivo Play.
Europe
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France: beIN Sports 1, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Free, myCANAL.
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Germany: DAZN Germany, Sportdigital FUSSBALL.
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Italy: SportItalia.
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Netherlands: Ziggo Sport, Ziggo Sport 5.
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Switzerland: DAZN Switzerland, Sportdigital FUSSBALL, SportItalia, Blue Sport, Sunrise TV.
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Austria: DAZN Austria, Sportdigital FUSSBALL.
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Russia: Okko Sport.
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Turkey: Exxen.
Rest of World
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Japan: DAZN Japan.
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Saudi Arabia: beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
Prediction: History favors Cameroon, but momentum favors South Africa. With Hugo Broos holding the tactical keys and Bafana Bafana playing with no fear, this could be the upset of the round—or the moment the Indomitable Lions remind everyone why they are African royalty.