Football in Cameroon
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The most popular sport in Cameroon is football.[1] The national team is traditionally one of the strongest teams on the African continent.[2] They have participated in the World Cup 5 times, and in 1990 they reached the quarter-finals. It took extra time before England won the game 3-2. They have also won the African Cup of Nations 4 times as well as winning Olympic gold in Sydney in 2000.[3] Among the most famous players are Roger Milla, Thomas N'Kono and Samuel Eto'o.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "BBC News - Magic fails to help Cameroon's footballers". Bbc.co.uk. 2012-01-19. Retrieved 2013-08-15.
- ^ http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/worldcup/world-cup-2014-where-did-it-all-go-wrong-for-shambolic-cameroon-9555263.html
- ^ "CNNSI.com - Olympic Sports - Soccer - Joyous Cameroon celebrates Olympic gold - Tuesday November 14, 2000 09:47 AM". Sportsillustrated.cnn.com. Retrieved 2013-08-15.
- ^ Press Association (2010-12-20). "Samuel Eto'o voted African Player of the Year for a record fourth time | Football". theguardian.com. Retrieved 2013-08-15.
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