Nakatsue villagers cheer Cameroon squad

Nakatsue villagers cheer Cameroon squad

NAKATSUE, Japan - People in the village hall of Nakatsue, Oita Prefecture in southwestern Japan on June 1 celebrate Cameroon striker Patrick Mboma's goal in a televised match against Ireland at Niigata Stadium Big Swan. The Cameroon team had been training in the village for the World Cup finals. (World Cup 2002)

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