Young Indomitable Lions bring hope back to Cameroon after turmoil of Africa Cup buildup

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — In the end, even Samuel Eto’o was happy.

Disappointment quickly turned to pride for Cameroon after its Africa Cup of Nations exit to Morocco in the quarterfinals.

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