Cameroon: FECAFOOT committee rejects Samuel Eto’o’s resignation and keeps him as president of the body

Following the debacle of the Indomitable Lions at the 2023 AFCON, former Cameroonian international and president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o, submitted his resignation from the presidency during a committee meeting on Monday, February 5, 2024.

However, according to the statement, the executive committee rejected Samuel Eto’o’s decision and expressed renewed confidence in him for the remainder of his term.

«A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Cameroon Football Federation was held on Monday, February 5, at the Hilton Hotel in Yaoundé. The agenda focused on evaluating the performance of the men’s national team at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

At the beginning of the meeting, the President of the Cameroon Football Federation, Mr. Samuel Eto’o Fils, submitted his resignation to the members of the executive body, urging them to do the same with a clear conscience.

Following the discussions and subsequent deliberation, the members of the Executive Committee decided to continue their current mandates, unanimously rejecting the resignation of the President of FECAFOOT the Cameroon Football Federation. They renewed their full confidence in him to continue the work of rebuilding and developing Cameroonian football, from grassroots to the top, as outlined in his acclaimed project during the elective General Assembly on December 11, 2021», reads the statement.

This decision comes as the quest for winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations ended for the Indomitable Lions in the quarterfinals.

The former captain of the Cameroonian national team provided unwavering support for the national team during the competition.

He was seen present at every match, using strong terms to motivate them to give their best.