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Professional footballers in Cameroon play and work under precarious conditions

Cameroon is one of Africa’s most successful footballing nations. But away from the spotlight of the country’s celebrated national team, local players face exploitation and precarious conditions. They are underpaid and lack social security while the clubs they play for act with impunity.Read the full article

Cameroon is one of Africa’s most successful footballing nations. But away from the spotlight of the country’s celebrated national team, local (...)Read the full article

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