Cameroon Main Attacker in France
Patrick M'Boma plays for Cameroon at the 1998 World Cup. The striker is a leading attacking figure in the squad's matches against European opposition.
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1998 in Cameroon
Explore 3 historical events and records for Cameroon in 1998.
Historical records for Cameroon in 1998
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First Senior World Cup Tournament
Lauren Etame Mayer represents Cameroon at the 1998 World Cup. He later becomes a major Premier League defender with Arsenal.
Teenage World Cup Debut Squad
Samuel Eto'o is selected for Cameroon at the 1998 World Cup while still a teenager. The tournament marks the beginning of a distinguished senior international career.
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