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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...surprise teams in the tournament may be Cameroon, which fought its way to the top of the international soccer scene in 1982, when it fought bitter draws with Peru, Poland and eventually champion Italy, to win the respect of the soccer world...

Author: By John F. Baughman, | Title: From Four Continents | 7/27/1984 | See Source »

This year Cameroon is clearly the strongest team in Africa as it beat Nigeria 3-1 to win the African Nations Cup in March. Last fall Cameroon was undefeated in the Olympic qualifying tournament...

Author: By John F. Baughman, | Title: From Four Continents | 7/27/1984 | See Source »

...Cameroon was in the Junior National Finals. In Spain we were present, and we are here today. This is a source of great national pride in Cameroon," says team director Raymon Fobette...

Author: By John F. Baughman, | Title: From Four Continents | 7/27/1984 | See Source »

Unfortunately, like France, Cameroon's best goalie couldn't make the trip. Thomas N'kono, who minded the goal in the World Cup two years ago, became a national hero and internationally recognized star. That fame has, however, taken him away from his native country and he now stars for Barcelona of Spain's First Division...

Author: By John F. Baughman, | Title: From Four Continents | 7/27/1984 | See Source »

...Cameroon, however, sports one of the best one-two combinations in between the posts. Taking over for N'kono is Antoine Bell, who was Cameroon's hero during the Nations Cup tournament. His wins over the Ivory Coast (2-0) and Algeri (0-0) powered his country to the championship...

Author: By John F. Baughman, | Title: From Four Continents | 7/27/1984 | See Source »

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