It appears that there is controversy surrounding the construction project for the new headquarters of Fecafoot (Cameroonian football federation), with criticism from observers and Samuel Eto’o expressing his opinion. Here’s a summary of the information:
- The construction project for the new headquarters of Fecafoot is causing controversy in Cameroon.
- Many observers find the project to be too extravagant or “bling bling.”
- Samuel Eto’o, the former Cameroonian footballer, has voiced his concerns about the project in an interview with Cameroon Tribunes.
- Eto’o questions the need for a lavish headquarters when there are pressing issues such as the poor condition of the Mfandena stadium, which he describes as a disaster with issues like subpar turf and uncomfortable locker rooms.
- Eto’o suggests that the money allocated for the new headquarters could be better used to rehabilitate existing stadiums and address the lack of playing space for children.
- The construction project for the new headquarters involves a building spread over 2,500 m2 with a construction cost of approximately 1,786,000,000 CFA francs (one billion seven hundred and eighty-six million CFA francs).
- The laying of the first stone for the new headquarters took place in Yaoundé during a ceremony.
In summary, the controversy surrounds the perceived extravagance of the new Fecafoot headquarters, with Samuel Eto’o and other critics suggesting that the funds could be better utilized to address more pressing issues, such as improving existing stadiums and providing spaces for youth football.
