Cameroon secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over South Africa in their AFCON 2025 Round of 16 match, booking a quarter-final meeting against host nation Morocco. Coach David Pagou praised the collective effort and positive mindset that fueled the win.
The victory highlights the Lions team-first approach, where every player is crucial, and teamwork outweighs individual brilliance. Pagou singled out Karl Etta Eyong, whose decisive contribution proved vital:
Pagou emphasized that team unity is Cameroons real strength:
Even luck played a role in the victory, according to the coach:
The win sets up an exciting quarter-final against Morocco, a team unbeaten at home in official competitions since 2009 and a former AFCON nemesis of Cameroon. The Indomitable Lions will now focus on team cohesion, resilience, and tactical discipline as they aim to continue their strong run in the tournament.
Cameroons performance against South Africa underlines Pagous philosophy that the collective strength of the team, not individual heroics, is the key to success a formula that could be decisive against the hosts in the next round.
