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Nigeria Olympic Men's football team won the [[Football at the 1996 Summer Olympics|football event]] at the [[1996 Summer Olympics|1996 Olympics]] in [[Atlanta]], beating Mexico, Brazil and Argentina in the process. They were runners-up in the [[Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics|same event]] at the [[2008 Summer Olympics|2008 Olympics]] in Beijing, losing to [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]] in a rematch of the 1996 Final of the event.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oceaniafootball.com/archives-18361/|title=GOLD AWAITS NIGERIA OR ARGENTINA IN MEN&039;S OLYMPIC FOOTBALL|date=19 August 2008|access-date=27 November 2021|archive-date=27 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127204606/https://www.oceaniafootball.com/archives-18361/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://beijing2008.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/08/22/live-soon-argentina-nigeria-gold-medal-soccer/|title=FINAL Argentina 1 – Nigeria 0, Gold Medal Men's Soccer|first=Victor|last=Mather|date=22 August 2008|access-date=27 November 2021|archive-date=27 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127204556/https://beijing2008.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/08/22/live-soon-argentina-nigeria-gold-medal-soccer/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
Nigeria Olympic Men's football team won the [[Football at the 1996 Summer Olympics|football event]] at the [[1996 Summer Olympics|1996 Olympics]] in [[Atlanta]], beating Mexico, Brazil and Argentina in the process. They were runners-up in the [[Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics|same event]] at the [[2008 Summer Olympics|2008 Olympics]] in Beijing, losing to [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]] in a rematch of the 1996 Final of the event.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oceaniafootball.com/archives-18361/|title=GOLD AWAITS NIGERIA OR ARGENTINA IN MEN&039;S OLYMPIC FOOTBALL|date=19 August 2008|access-date=27 November 2021|archive-date=27 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127204606/https://www.oceaniafootball.com/archives-18361/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://beijing2008.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/08/22/live-soon-argentina-nigeria-gold-medal-soccer/|title=FINAL Argentina 1 – Nigeria 0, Gold Medal Men's Soccer|first=Victor|last=Mather|date=22 August 2008|access-date=27 November 2021|archive-date=27 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127204556/https://beijing2008.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/08/22/live-soon-argentina-nigeria-gold-medal-soccer/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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In [[1984 African Cup of Nations|1984]], [[1988 African Cup of Nations qualification|1988 and 2000]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=BBC News {{!}} CUP OF NATIONS {{!}} Nigeria v Cameroon: Picture gallery|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/football/africa/cup_of_nations/642697.stm|access-date=2021-06-14|website=news.bbc.co.uk|archive-date=14 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614150358/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/football/africa/cup_of_nations/642697.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Nigeria reached the Cup of Nations final, losing to [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]]. Three of the five African titles won by Cameroon have been won by defeating Nigeria. Missing out to Cameroon on many occasions has created an intense rivalry between both nations. Three notable occasions; narrowly losing out in the [[1988 African Cup of Nations]], [[1990 FIFA World Cup qualification|qualifiers]] for the [[1990 FIFA World Cup|1990 World Cup]], and the controversial [[2000 African Cup of Nations Final|final]] of the [[2000 African Cup of Nations]] where a kick taken by [[Victor Ikpeba]] during the [[Penalty shoot-out (association football)|penalty shoot-out]] was adjudged not to have crossed the goal-line by the referee.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/football/africa/cup_of_nations/cup_news/641697.stm |title=Cameroon are Kings of Africa |publisher=bbc.co.uk |access-date=4 July 2017 |archive-date=4 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804111226/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/football/africa/cup_of_nations/cup_news/641697.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> |
In [[1984 African Cup of Nations|1984]], [[1988 African Cup of Nations qualification|1988 and 2000]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nigeria v Cameroon: Picture gallery|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/football/africa/cup_of_nations/642697.stm|access-date=2021-06-14|website=BBC News|archive-date=14 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614150358/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/football/africa/cup_of_nations/642697.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Nigeria reached the Cup of Nations final, losing to [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]]. Three of the five African titles won by Cameroon have been won by defeating Nigeria. Missing out to Cameroon on many occasions has created an intense rivalry between both nations. Three notable occasions; narrowly losing out in the [[1988 African Cup of Nations]], [[1990 FIFA World Cup qualification|qualifiers]] for the [[1990 FIFA World Cup|1990 World Cup]], and the controversial [[2000 African Cup of Nations Final|final]] of the [[2000 African Cup of Nations]] where a kick taken by [[Victor Ikpeba]] during the [[Penalty shoot-out (association football)|penalty shoot-out]] was adjudged not to have crossed the goal-line by the referee.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/football/africa/cup_of_nations/cup_news/641697.stm |title=Cameroon are Kings of Africa |publisher=bbc.co.uk |access-date=4 July 2017 |archive-date=4 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804111226/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/football/africa/cup_of_nations/cup_news/641697.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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The team withdrew from two African Cup of Nations between 1963 and 1974, due to political instability and in 1996. In 1976, they came back to the Cup of Nations with third-place finishes in both the [[1976 African Cup of Nations|1976]] and [[1978 African Cup of Nations]]. |
The team withdrew from two African Cup of Nations between 1963 and 1974, due to political instability and in 1996. In 1976, they came back to the Cup of Nations with third-place finishes in both the [[1976 African Cup of Nations|1976]] and [[1978 African Cup of Nations]]. |
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==== 2021 Africa Cup of Nations ==== |
==== 2021 Africa Cup of Nations ==== |
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On 18 July 2019, the [[Confederation of African Football]] (CAF) released the draw for the [[2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]]. The Super Eagles were grouped in [[2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group L|group L]] alongside [[Lesotho national football team|Lesotho]], [[Benin national football team|Benin]], and [[Sierra Leone national football team|Sierra Leone]]. Nigeria started out by defeating [[Benin national football team|Benin]] 2–1 at [[Uyo]] in their first group match and later went on to beat [[Lesotho national football team|Lesotho]] 4–2 in an away match. In March 2020, as a result of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the CAF postponed all AFCON qualifiers indefinitely.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/coronavirus-caf-postpones-2021-africa-cup-of-nations/1ldwoh08jy9pe1bwi5l6bhayjq|title=Coronavirus, CAF Postpones AFCON Qualifiers|work=goal.com|access-date=30 April 2020|archive-date=14 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200314152041/https://www.goal.com/en/news/coronavirus-caf-postpones-2021-africa-cup-of-nations/1ldwoh08jy9pe1bwi5l6bhayjq|url-status=live}}</ref> Subsequently, on 30 June 2020, CAF rescheduled the 2021 African Cup of Nations to 2022, to take place from 9 January to 6 February 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-30|title=Africa Cup of Nations postponed from January next year to 2022|url=https://www.france24.com/en/20200630-africa-cup-of-nations-postponed-from-january-next-year-to-2022|access-date=2022-01-23|website=France 24|language=en|archive-date=23 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123232105/https://www.france24.com/en/20200630-africa-cup-of-nations-postponed-from-january-next-year-to-2022|url-status=live}}</ref> The qualifiers resumed on 9 November 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Football|first=CAF-Confedération Africaine du|title=Cameroon 2021 qualifiers resume November, Qatar 2022 set for May 2021|url=https://www.cafonline.com/news-center/news/cameroon-2021-qualifiers-resume-november-qatar-2022-set-for-may-2021|access-date=2022-01-23|website=CAFOnline.com|language=en|archive-date=13 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913094621/https://www.cafonline.com/news-center/news/cameroon-2021-qualifiers-resume-november-qatar-2022-set-for-may-2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Football|first=CAF-Confedération Africaine du|title=Qualified teams to Total Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021|url=https://www.cafonline.com/news-center/news/qualified-teams-to-total-africa-cup-of-nations-cameroon-2021|access-date=2022-01-23|website=CAFOnline.com|language=en|archive-date=23 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123232105/https://www.cafonline.com/news-center/news/qualified-teams-to-total-africa-cup-of-nations-cameroon-2021|url-status=live}}</ref> |
On 18 July 2019, the [[Confederation of African Football]] (CAF) released the draw for the [[2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]]. The Super Eagles were grouped in [[2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group L|group L]] alongside [[Lesotho national football team|Lesotho]], [[Benin national football team|Benin]], and [[Sierra Leone national football team|Sierra Leone]]. Nigeria started out by defeating [[Benin national football team|Benin]] 2–1 at [[Uyo]] in their first group match and later went on to beat [[Lesotho national football team|Lesotho]] 4–2 in an away match. In March 2020, as a result of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the CAF postponed all AFCON qualifiers indefinitely.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/coronavirus-caf-postpones-2021-africa-cup-of-nations/1ldwoh08jy9pe1bwi5l6bhayjq|title=Coronavirus, CAF Postpones AFCON Qualifiers|work=goal.com|access-date=30 April 2020|archive-date=14 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200314152041/https://www.goal.com/en/news/coronavirus-caf-postpones-2021-africa-cup-of-nations/1ldwoh08jy9pe1bwi5l6bhayjq|url-status=live}}</ref> Subsequently, on 30 June 2020, CAF rescheduled the 2021 African Cup of Nations to 2022, to take place from 9 January to 6 February 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-30|title=Africa Cup of Nations postponed from January next year to 2022|url=https://www.france24.com/en/20200630-africa-cup-of-nations-postponed-from-january-next-year-to-2022|access-date=2022-01-23|website=France 24|language=en|archive-date=23 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123232105/https://www.france24.com/en/20200630-africa-cup-of-nations-postponed-from-january-next-year-to-2022|url-status=live}}</ref> The qualifiers resumed on 9 November 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cameroon 2021 qualifiers resume November, Qatar 2022 set for May 2021|url=https://www.cafonline.com/news-center/news/cameroon-2021-qualifiers-resume-november-qatar-2022-set-for-may-2021|access-date=2022-01-23|website=CAF|language=en|archive-date=13 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913094621/https://www.cafonline.com/news-center/news/cameroon-2021-qualifiers-resume-november-qatar-2022-set-for-may-2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Qualified teams to Total Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021|url=https://www.cafonline.com/news-center/news/qualified-teams-to-total-africa-cup-of-nations-cameroon-2021|access-date=2022-01-23|website=CAF|language=en|archive-date=23 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123232105/https://www.cafonline.com/news-center/news/qualified-teams-to-total-africa-cup-of-nations-cameroon-2021|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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The 2021 AFCON started on 9 January 2022, and Nigeria was the only team in the tournament to win all three group stage matches after defeating Egypt 1–0, Sudan 3–1, and Guinea-Bissau 2–0.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-19|title=Africa Cup of Nations – AFCON daily: Nigeria secure perfect group stage record, Egypt qualify for last 16|url=https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/africa-cup-of-nations/20220119-afcon-daily-nigeria-soar-with-3-group-stage-wins-out-of-3-egypt-qualify-for-last-16|access-date=2022-01-23|website=France 24|language=en|archive-date=23 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123232106/https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/africa-cup-of-nations/20220119-afcon-daily-nigeria-soar-with-3-group-stage-wins-out-of-3-egypt-qualify-for-last-16|url-status=live}}</ref> However, Nigeria lost 1–0 in the round of 16 to Tunisia on 23 January.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-15|title=German Gernot Rohr sacked as Nigeria coach|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/africa/German-Gernot-Rohr-sacked-as-Nigeria-coach-1424191|access-date=2022-01-24|website=GhanaWeb|language=en|archive-date=24 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124110947/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/africa/German-Gernot-Rohr-sacked-as-Nigeria-coach-1424191|url-status=live}}</ref> |
The 2021 AFCON started on 9 January 2022, and Nigeria was the only team in the tournament to win all three group stage matches after defeating Egypt 1–0, Sudan 3–1, and Guinea-Bissau 2–0.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-19|title=Africa Cup of Nations – AFCON daily: Nigeria secure perfect group stage record, Egypt qualify for last 16|url=https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/africa-cup-of-nations/20220119-afcon-daily-nigeria-soar-with-3-group-stage-wins-out-of-3-egypt-qualify-for-last-16|access-date=2022-01-23|website=France 24|language=en|archive-date=23 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123232106/https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/africa-cup-of-nations/20220119-afcon-daily-nigeria-soar-with-3-group-stage-wins-out-of-3-egypt-qualify-for-last-16|url-status=live}}</ref> However, Nigeria lost 1–0 in the round of 16 to Tunisia on 23 January.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-15|title=German Gernot Rohr sacked as Nigeria coach|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/africa/German-Gernot-Rohr-sacked-as-Nigeria-coach-1424191|access-date=2022-01-24|website=GhanaWeb|language=en|archive-date=24 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124110947/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/africa/German-Gernot-Rohr-sacked-as-Nigeria-coach-1424191|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| 1 May 2015 – 30 October 2018 (3 years & 6 months)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pulse.ng/sports/football/nigeria-football-federation-nff-sign-deal-with-nike/g43vwsc|title=NFF sign deal with Nike|first=Steve|last=Dede|date=23 April 2015|website=Pulse Nigeria|access-date=4 February 2019|archive-date=4 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204122410/https://www.pulse.ng/sports/football/nigeria-football-federation-nff-sign-deal-with-nike/g43vwsc|url-status=live}}</ref> |
| 1 May 2015 – 30 October 2018 (3 years & 6 months)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pulse.ng/sports/football/nigeria-football-federation-nff-sign-deal-with-nike/g43vwsc|title=NFF sign deal with Nike|first=Steve|last=Dede|date=23 April 2015|website=Pulse Nigeria|access-date=4 February 2019|archive-date=4 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204122410/https://www.pulse.ng/sports/football/nigeria-football-federation-nff-sign-deal-with-nike/g43vwsc|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| Total [[United States dollar|$]]3.75m / 743m [[Nigerian naira|Naira]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4093/nigeria/2015/04/27/11191922/nffs-new-nike-deal-worth-375m-743m-naira|title=NFF's new Nike deal worth $3.75m (743m Naira) | Goal.com|website=www.goal.com|access-date=4 February 2019|archive-date=4 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204174411/https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4093/nigeria/2015/04/27/11191922/nffs-new-nike-deal-worth-375m-743m-naira|url-status=live}}</ref> || |
| Total [[United States dollar|$]]3.75m / 743m [[Nigerian naira|Naira]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4093/nigeria/2015/04/27/11191922/nffs-new-nike-deal-worth-375m-743m-naira|title=NFF's new Nike deal worth $3.75m (743m Naira)|website=Goal|access-date=4 February 2019|archive-date=4 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204174411/https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4093/nigeria/2015/04/27/11191922/nffs-new-nike-deal-worth-375m-743m-naira|url-status=live}}</ref> || |
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===Ghana=== |
===Ghana=== |
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{{Main|Jollof derby}} |
{{Main|Jollof derby}} |
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Many important matches have been played against various nations who have been occasional rivals. Of these nations, [[Ghana national football team|Ghana]] is widely considered Nigeria's primary rival as the two sides have met one another more than any other opponent, as well as being two of the most successful national teams in Africa. Nigeria has enjoyed periods of success. The most notable of these periods are the early contests during the 1950s, and matches that took place in the early 2000s.[[File:Black Stars (Ghana national football team) versus Super Eagles (Nigeria national football team).jpg|thumb|300px|Ghana vs. Nigeria in the [[2008 Africa Cup of Nations#Quarter-finals|2008 Africa Cup of Nations Quarter-Final]]]][[FIFA]] lists the first official match between the two as a [[FIFA World Cup|World Cup]] qualifier match in 1960. However both national teams had already engaged in competitive matches dating back to 1950.<ref name="vanguardngr">{{cite web |url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/01/nigeria-vs-ghana-head-head/ |title=Nigeria vs Ghana: Head to Head |access-date=11 November 2016 |date=29 January 2014 |archive-date=11 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161111195212/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/01/nigeria-vs-ghana-head-head/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The national teams of these two West African countries were formed during the time in which both remained protectorates of the [[British West Africa|British Empire]]. At that time the modern-day nation of Ghana was known as the [[Gold Coast (British colony)|Gold Coast]]. [[Colonial Nigeria|Nigeria]], prior to adopting the national colours of green and white, wore scarlet tops over white shorts and were known as the "Red Devils".<ref name="supersport">{{cite web|url=http://www.supersport.com/football/super-eagles/news/121122/NigeriaGhana_and_the_genesis_of_a_rivalry |title=Nigeria, Ghana and the genesis of a rivalry |access-date=11 November 2016 |date=22 November 2012 }}</ref> The two sides played for several rivalry and tournament cups during this period in which full international competition was barred to them. The encounter between these two teams is commonly known as the [[Jollof Derby]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=VAR, Fun and Disappointment: Ghana and Nigeria 'jollof derby' leaves fans asking for more {{!}} Goal.com |url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/var-fun-and-disappointment-ghana-and-nigeria-jollof-derby-leaves-/blt3e99155ae19618b2 |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=www.goal.com |archive-date=31 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331171523/https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/var-fun-and-disappointment-ghana-and-nigeria-jollof-derby-leaves-/blt3e99155ae19618b2 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
Many important matches have been played against various nations who have been occasional rivals. Of these nations, [[Ghana national football team|Ghana]] is widely considered Nigeria's primary rival as the two sides have met one another more than any other opponent, as well as being two of the most successful national teams in Africa. Nigeria has enjoyed periods of success. The most notable of these periods are the early contests during the 1950s, and matches that took place in the early 2000s.[[File:Black Stars (Ghana national football team) versus Super Eagles (Nigeria national football team).jpg|thumb|300px|Ghana vs. Nigeria in the [[2008 Africa Cup of Nations#Quarter-finals|2008 Africa Cup of Nations Quarter-Final]]]][[FIFA]] lists the first official match between the two as a [[FIFA World Cup|World Cup]] qualifier match in 1960. However both national teams had already engaged in competitive matches dating back to 1950.<ref name="vanguardngr">{{cite web |url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/01/nigeria-vs-ghana-head-head/ |title=Nigeria vs Ghana: Head to Head |access-date=11 November 2016 |date=29 January 2014 |archive-date=11 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161111195212/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/01/nigeria-vs-ghana-head-head/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The national teams of these two West African countries were formed during the time in which both remained protectorates of the [[British West Africa|British Empire]]. At that time the modern-day nation of Ghana was known as the [[Gold Coast (British colony)|Gold Coast]]. [[Colonial Nigeria|Nigeria]], prior to adopting the national colours of green and white, wore scarlet tops over white shorts and were known as the "Red Devils".<ref name="supersport">{{cite web|url=http://www.supersport.com/football/super-eagles/news/121122/NigeriaGhana_and_the_genesis_of_a_rivalry |title=Nigeria, Ghana and the genesis of a rivalry |access-date=11 November 2016 |date=22 November 2012 }}</ref> The two sides played for several rivalry and tournament cups during this period in which full international competition was barred to them. The encounter between these two teams is commonly known as the [[Jollof Derby]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=VAR, Fun and Disappointment: Ghana and Nigeria 'jollof derby' leaves fans asking for more |url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/var-fun-and-disappointment-ghana-and-nigeria-jollof-derby-leaves-/blt3e99155ae19618b2 |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=Goal |archive-date=31 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331171523/https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/var-fun-and-disappointment-ghana-and-nigeria-jollof-derby-leaves-/blt3e99155ae19618b2 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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===Cameroon=== |
===Cameroon=== |