South Africa and Cameroon, both finishing as group runners-up, will face off in a decisive round of 16 match. The teams have rarely met in recent years, and both sides emphasize the importance of this knockout encounter.
Breakdown
- South Africa and Cameroon meet in the round of 16 as group runners-up 3s
- South Africa lost top group spot to Egypt; Cameroon tied with Ivory Coast 11s
- Teams have met only three times in the past 17 years 33s
- South Africa says they've fixed earlier shortcomings after team meetings 39s
- Winner advances; loser is eliminated in this knockout match 51s