Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has acknowledged his special connection with Cameroon but insists his focus is firmly on leading South Africa to victory.

South Africa are set to go head-to-head with Cameroon when the two sides meet at the Stade El Barid in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.

The Bafana mentor is no stranger to the Cameroon side, having led them to glory in the AFCON in 2017.

Broos has reflected on his deep emotional connection with Cameroon ahead of their AFCON encounter, while making it clear that sentiment will take a back seat as he remains fully focused on guiding South Africa to victory.

“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,” said Broos.

“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.”