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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

As African Cup plays out, soccer dying in parts of Cameroon

The African Cup of Nations in Cameroon sparks memories for Tiku Achale of what soccer used to be like in his hometown before the fighting and the killings.

Achale remembers fans wearing Cameroon team shirts and carrying flags as they walked down the streets on gameday, even if Cameroon was playing across the country in the capital Yaounde or somewhere else in the world.

Some of the most dedicated would wear the entire team uniform, complete with soccer boots, he recalled.

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