Cameroon
Here you will find all the latest football news about African nation Cameroon ahead of the FIFA 2010 World Cup.
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The Damaging Culture of African Footballer Trafficking
In the summer of 2008, the president of football’s international governing body, Sepp Blatter, responded to a question regarding Cristiano Ronaldo’s apparent desire to leave Manchester United and join Real Madrid, the club the Portuguese had regularly described as his childhood treasured, by equating the contractual situation to modern-day slavery. …
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The effect of foreign coaches on African national sides in international competition
It could be assumed, that the majority of those living outside of central Africa would name Muhammad Ali and George Foreman’s heavyweight title fight as the most significant sports news to emanate from Zaire in 1974. The now legendary bout, mostly referred to as the ‘Rumble in the Jungle,’ was …
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The Role of youth academies in the exportation of african footballers to Europe
Stamford Bridge in March last year offered its regular exhibition of Champions’ League knockout football as Chelsea welcomed back Jose Mourinho, who slipped away at the end of an expertly masterminded Inter victory without celebrating, as promised, in view of the fans who once worshipped him and would undoubtedly love …
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From Dulwich to Cameroon – the story of Wolves’ George Elokobi
Little more than eight years ago, Cameroon defender George Elokobi stepped onto English soil for the first time. With no professional football career to speak off, even he could not have predicted such an impressive rise up the footballing ladder.
Elokobi settled in Welling he joined up with nearby non-league side …
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Top 10 worst kits in football
This week saw the arrival of London Fashion Week where every year, designers from around the world showcase the best of their designs for an expectant public. The same could be said for football fans who eagerly anticipate the release of their team’s new kit.
Instead of having a new design …
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How good would Africa be if they played as a continent?
The 2010 World Cup was a historic one for all of football as Africa hosted their first ever World Cup. Not only did the host nation South Africa embrace the tournament but so did the whole continent and it was truly a remarkable day for football when the first game …
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10 things we learnt from the World Cup this weekend
The second week of the World Cup seems have to greatly picked up after a slow and disappointing start to the tournament, but what was noticeable about this weekend’s action? Here are the Top 10 things we learnt:
10. The Slovenian goalkeeper is a coward
When Landon Donovan’s rocket early in the …
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World Cup thrills and spills – Top 5 Giant Killings
To celebrate the launch of the Mazda Thrillseekers campaign (http://thrillseekers.mazda.co.uk/) here at FootballFanCast.com we’re looking at some of the most thrilling World Cup moments past and present. We start by looking at some of the biggest giant killings that the World Cup has witnessed.
North Korea showed immense spirit and fight …
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5 Things I learnt from Monday’s World Cup matches
1. Goal keepers are getting crazier
Rob Green had his moment; the following day Algeria keeper Faouzi Chaouchi had his. And then on Monday, Paraguay goalie Justo Villar, miscued to cost his team a couple of points against defending World Champs, Italy. Once is a fluke, twice is a …
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Who you backing for World Cup glory? The runners and riders in South Africa
This is the first World Cup to be held on the African continent and for the first time in a long time there in no clear out and out favourite. Sure some will fancy the likes of Argentina, Brazil, and Spain but none are overwhelming favourites. As with every fan, …
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