Showing posts with label Cameroon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cameroon. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 31, 2018

31 January 2010 - Egypt's Multi-Record Setting Goal

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On 31 January 2010, Egypt won the Cup of Nations with a record nineteenth consecutive unbeaten match in the tournament, a streak that dates ...
Monday, January 30, 2017

30 January 2008 - Eto'o Takes The ACN Scoring Title

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On 30 January 2008, Samuel Eto'o scored twice in Cameroon's win over Sudan in the African Cup of Nations. In the process, he became ...
Thursday, February 11, 2016

11 February 2003 - The Leader Of The Pack

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On 11 February 2003, striker Didier Drogba scored his first goal for Côte d'Ivoire in a 3-0 rout of Cameroon. He is currently their top ...
Tuesday, October 13, 2015

13 October 2006 - FIFA, Fashion Police

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On 13 October 2006, FIFA announced its decision to dock Cameroon 6 points in their qualification campaigns for the 2010 World Cup and 2008 A...
Friday, September 25, 2015

25 September 2001 - This One Didn't Even Get A Name

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On 25 September 2001, the Confederation of African Football unveiled the new trophy for the African Cup of Nations. It was the third trophy ...
Wednesday, July 1, 2015

1 July 1990 - Gary Lineker, Goalscorer And Prophet

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On 1 July 1990, England needed an extra-time penalty kick to beat Cameroon in the World Cup quarterfinals, 3-2. It was a painful end to the ...
Sunday, June 28, 2015

28 June 1994 - This Is What Happens When You Play A 42-Year Old In The World Cup

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On 28 June 1994, Russia rolled over Cameroon 6-1 in their last group stage match of that year's World Cup, with forward Oleg Salenko (pi...
Thursday, July 3, 2014

3 July 1992 - Welcome Bafana Bafana!

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On 3 July 1992, FIFA welcomed South Africa back into the international football fold after a ban of almost 31 years. The Football Associatio...
Monday, March 10, 2014

10 March 1981 - The Pride Of The Indomitable Lions

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On 10 March 1981, Chelsea star and Cameroon international Samuel Eto'o was born in Nkon, Cameroon. He currently holds the record for m...
Saturday, June 8, 2013

8 June 1990 - The Indomitable Lions Live Up To The Name

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On 8 June 1990, Cameroon stunned Argentina in their opening match of the World Cup, beating the defending champions 1-0. The Indomitable...
Thursday, January 31, 2013

31 January 2010 - A Multi-Record Setting Goal

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On 31 January 2010, Egypt won the Africa Cup of Nations with a record nineteenth consecutive unbeaten match in the tournament, a streak th...
Tuesday, March 27, 2012

27 March 1988 - Kundé Claims The Cup For Cameroon

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On 27 March 1988, Cameroon won their second African Cup of Nations, beating Nigeria with a second-half penalty from defender Emmanuel Kundé....
Monday, January 30, 2012

30 January 2008 - Eto'o Takes The Title

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On 30 January 2008, Samuel Eto'o scored twice in Cameroon's win over Sudan in the African Cup of Nations. In the process, he became ...
Monday, March 21, 2011

21 March 1986 - The Pharaohs Reign Again

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On 21 March 1986, hosts Egypt won their third Africa Cup of Nations title, beating Cameroon on penalties, 0-0 (5-4). The Pharoahs had won th...
Friday, February 11, 2011

11 February 2003 - The Leader Of The Pack

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On 11 February 2003, striker Didier Drogba scored his first goal for Côte d'Ivoire in a 3-0 rout of Cameroon. He is currently their top ...
Wednesday, October 13, 2010

13 October 2006 - FIFA, Fashion Police

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On 13 October 2006, FIFA announced its decision to dock Cameroon 6 points in their qualification campaigns for the 2010 World Cup and 2008 A...
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Saturday, September 25, 2010

25 September 2001 - This One Didn't Even Get A Name

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On 25 September 2001, the Confederation of African Football unveiled the new trophy for the African Cup of Nations. It was the third trophy...
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Thursday, July 1, 2010

1 July 1990 - Gary Lineker, Goalscorer And Prophet

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On 1 July 1990, England needed an extra-time penalty kick to beat Cameroon in the World Cup quarterfinals, 3-2. It was a painful end to the...
Monday, June 28, 2010

28 June 1994 - This Is What Happens When You Play A 42-Year Old In The World Cup

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On 28 June 1994, Russia rolled over Cameroon 6-1 in their last group stage match of that year's World Cup, with forward Oleg Salenko (pi...
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

10 March 1981 - The Pride Of The Indomitable Lions

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On 10 March 1981, Barcelona star and Cameroon international Samuel Eto'o was born in Nkon, Cameroon. He currently holds the record for m...