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TIL that in the early 2000s, Puma and the Cameroonian National Team experimented with new kit designs. In 2002, Cameroon won the African Cup Of Nations wearing sleveless shirts, that were banned by FIFA before the World Cup. In 2004, a one-piece kit was used and FIFA banned that too

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