Football/Sanctioned by CAF, Samuel Eto’o escapes the worst
CAF has finally ruled on the sanction of Samuel Eto’o.
Indeed, the president of FECAFOOT has been accused of match-fixing and violating principles of ethics and integrity.
“Decision of the CAF Disciplinary Jury regarding the President of FECAFOOT Samuel Eto’o Fils
Published: Thursday, July 4, 2024
The Disciplinary Jury of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) met and ruled on the case concerning the President of the Cameroonian Football Federation (‘FECAFOOT’), Mr. Samuel Eto’o Fils.
Mr. Eto’o was accused of manipulating football matches and violating the principles of ethics and integrity.
The Disciplinary Jury found that, at present, there was not enough evidence to declare Mr. Samuel Eto’o Fils and Mr. Valentin Nkwain guilty of match manipulation.
However, the Disciplinary Jury found that Mr. Eto’o had seriously violated the principles of ethics, integrity, and sportsmanship stipulated in Article 2 paragraph 3 of the CAF Statutes by signing a brand ambassador contract with the company 1XBET in exchange for remuneration and consequently fined Mr. Eto’o an amount of USD 200.000, which is over 120 million FCFA,” the statement read.
Currently, the former captain of the Indomitable Lions is in a very bad position.
The president of FECAFOOT is also accused of having dual nationality and using strategies to secure his position as president.
With all these accusations, the footballer remains silent and has not made any public statements since.
