Cameroon's Route Through the World Cup, June 2010

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The Indomitable Lions' first match against Japan on June 14 in Mangaung ended in a 0-1 defeat. Here, Eric Choupo Moting of Cameroon is challenged by Daisuke Matsui during the match.
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A Japanese fan poses with a Cameroonian lion before their teams face off.
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Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o scores his side's first goal during their encounter with Denmark on June 19 in Pretoria. The Lions lost the match 1-2.
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Cameroon fans show their support.
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Cameroon's Achille Emana lies dejected after missing a chance on goal during the match with Denmark.
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A Cameroon fan wearing a lions mask raises his countrys flag.
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Nicolas Nkoulou of Cameroon challenges Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands during the June 24 match in Cape Town. The Lions were defeated 1-2.