6:51 AM GMT Ed Dove Special to ESPN Close Ed Dove is a writer and scout who has a deep and enduring passion for African sport, politics and literature. Instagram: @EddyDove22, Facebook: @EddyDoveAfrica With 100 days to go until the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Cameroon on January 9, ESPN's Ed Dove runs the rule over the top nine contenders for the continent's grandest prize. Cameroon What's their pedigree? Genuine African giants, Cameroon have won five AFCON's, the Olympic gold in 2000, and have represented the continent at a record seven World Cups. Their run to the quarterfinals in 1990 has still never been surpassed. How did they qualify? Qualified automatically as hosts, but Cameroon nonetheless had to compete in Group F of qualification, where their results -- three wins, two draws, one defeat -- did little for optimism. Recent results: A 2-0 behind-closed-doors victory at home against Malawi was routine, but the 2-1 defeat away in the Cote d'Ivoire la...
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