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Samuel Eto’o Awaits CAF’s Defining Decision Amidst Controversy

by Lesley Ngwa
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  • Cameroon’s football community is anxiously awaiting the outcome of the CAF Executive Committee meeting in Rabat, Morocco, amidst  match-fixing allegations against Cameroon’s FA President, Samuel Eto’o
  •  Amidst the controversy, Eto’o’s legal team say they have reported CAF’s Secretary-General to FIFA for defamation of their client, adding to the tension surrounding the investigation that began last year
  • The decision of the CAF Executive Committee could significantly impact football governance and the integrity of the sport in Cameroon, a nation with a rich footballing history

The football community in Cameroon is currently on edge as they await the resolutions of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee meeting held this Friday in Rabat Morocco.

The CAF Executive Committee meeting, held on the sidelines of the ongoing Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), is expected to address a number of issues with sources claiming it will tackle controversies surrounding Cameroon’s FA President, Samuel Eto’o.

Samuel Eto’o, finds himself at the center of a storm involving allegations of match-fixing dating back to August 2023 per the query of Cameroon football stakeholders.

CAF had announced an investigation into these allegations in 2022, which has cast a shadow over Eto’o’s reputation.

Eto’o was scheduled to appear before the disciplinary committee earlier this week; however, details of this appearance have not been made public. The lack of information has only fueled speculation and anxiety among fans and stakeholders.

In a recent development, Eto’o’s legal team has expressed their intention to sue the Secretary-General of CAF, Véron Mosengo-Omba . They claim that the allegations and the manner in which the investigation has been conducted are defamatory and have threatened legal action.

As the football world watches, the outcome of the CAF Executive Committee meeting (if it decides to deal with the Eto’o affair) could have far-reaching implications for football governance in this five time AFCON winning country. The Cameroonian fans, in particular, are eager for a resolution that will restore stability and integrity to their beloved sport.


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