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Jan 2022
14m 17s

Is Cameroon all set for AFCON kick off?

Bbc World Service
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<p>Football fans are getting ready for the Africa Cup of Nations to kick off on Sunday. Some of the worlds best footballers are in Cameroon for the competition. And we’ve got one of the best from that country to be our guide. Former AFCON winner Geremi tells us why Cameroon is ready to impress after an extended wait. They were initially meant to host in 201 ... Show More
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