It's good to dream, and I was born a dreamer.
I had to deal with it so often, I found ways of making a point against racism. When I played against Real Zaragoza, they chanted like monkeys and threw peanuts on the pitch. So when I scored, I danced in front of them like a monkey. When the same thing happened against Real Madrid, I scored and held my fist in a Black Power salute.
I come from one of the poorest countries in the world, and Cameroon is also one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
There is nothing more valuable than to be healthy and to have the hope of living a better day tomorrow.
All my coaches will tell you that I am a great professional.
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