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The Indomitable Lions
How Cameroon shocked Maradona's Argentina at the 1990 World Cup.
In the opening game of the 1990 World Cup, rank outsiders Cameroon faced the reigning champions, Argentina - led by Diego Maradona. Few gave Cameroon a chance. Alex Last speaks to defender N'Dip Akem Victor about a defining game for African football.
This programme was first broadcast in May 2014.
Picture: Getty Images Sport.
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