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Patrick Kluivert and Clarence Seedorf [file pic]. Imago/PA Images

Dutch legends Seedorf and Kluivert sacked after Cameroon crash out of Africa Cup of Nations

The defending champions bowed at the last-16 stage of the competition.

THE CAMEROON FOOTBALL Federation sacked coach Clarence Seedorf and assistant Patrick Kluivert on Tuesday, the pair paying the price for the defending champions’ last 16 exit at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Cameroon crashed out 3-2 to Nigeria last Saturday, an exit the federation described as “premature” in its statement.

Former Dutch international Seedorf won just three of nine competitive games after taking over the Indomitable Lions alongside Kluivert last August.

The federation are now hunting for a manager to prepare the national side for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations which they are hosting.

With a haul of four Champions League wins, five national titles and a host of individuals awards, Seedorf, a former AC Milan and Real Madrid midfielder enjoyed a decorated career on the pitch.

But his transition into management has come with a steep learning curve.

Failures with Milan and Chinese club Shenzhen, relegation with Deportivo La Coruna and early elimination with Cameroon have clouded his reputation.

- © AFP 2019.

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    Apr 8th 2020, 1:51 PM

    I’d never even pretend to be much of a football fan, but when this crisis is over I’ll make a point of going to a couple of games. Might only be 15-20€ for a ticket but multiply that by 500 people and it would be a great help to any LOI club.

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    Apr 8th 2020, 2:00 PM

    @Con Al: That’s about the same cost of three pints in Cork city it’s not a huge amount , few beers before and find a nice beer garden after. Football and beer on a Friday evening what more can you ask for..

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    Apr 8th 2020, 2:14 PM

    @Con Al: not all hero’s wear capes

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    Apr 8th 2020, 5:02 PM

    @Con Al: i used to love going to the Cross when i loved in Cork. Always had a good time.wish locals would support the club more. It’s nothing but a plus for the city to have a successful club going well.

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    Apr 8th 2020, 7:32 PM

    @Con Al: you won’t be disappointed Con. I’ve been bringing my son to rovers home games for the last year and a half. We love spending Friday nights watching good football in a great atmosphere. From epic games against Dundalk and Bohs to sunshine drenched euro games, nothing beats being there as the action unfolds. If only more people knew the joy of watching live football. I’m a lifelong Liverpool fan, but I enjoy going to live games as much as watching Liverpool now. It’s great to support your local team.

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    Apr 8th 2020, 7:02 PM

    They can call it what they like. It will always be referred to as “The Cross”. Or for oldies like myself, The Box.
    I’m the meantime maybe it would be an idea to rename the Delaney Stand. Just saying like…

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    Apr 8th 2020, 5:47 PM

    The English Market Turners Cross.

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    Apr 8th 2020, 10:13 PM

    Great club, Irish football needs them, hope they get through these difficult times.

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    Apr 8th 2020, 6:05 PM

    The Double Cross

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    Apr 8th 2020, 5:58 PM

    The Kellogg’s box

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    Apr 9th 2020, 12:04 PM

    Try to get Ford involved nothing better than a load of yanks with roots to Cork owning a football club. Surely Clonakilty Pudding could step in, and get a tax relief from the gov.

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