The Cameroonian Football Federation (Fécafoot) retaining Samuel Eto’o as president, a speculative rumor has emerged, entangling the legendary striker in discussions about the coaching role with former France team coach Raymond Domenech.
Despite facing recent challenges to his position, Eto’o has found himself at the center of an unfounded rumor suggesting that the former Indomitable Lions striker, with 118 caps and 56 goals, is contemplating proposing Raymond Domenech as a successor to Rigobert Song, whose contract is set to conclude at the end of February without renewal.
The genesis of this baseless rumor can be traced back to a photograph captured during Cameroon’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign, which progressed to the semi-finals in Ivory Coast.
Shared on X (formerly Twitter) by AllezLesLions, the image shows a conversation between Eto’o and Domenech, sparking unwarranted speculation.
Conjectures surrounding advanced discussions
Reports relayed by Actu Cameroun suggest “very advanced” discussions between the 72-year-old Domenech and Eto’o.
These speculations hinge on purported statements made by Eto’o during a recent Executive Committee meeting, where he allegedly expressed, in reference to the appointment of a foreign coach, “I will take care of it myself,” according to the four-time African Ballon d’Or winner.
It is imperative to approach this information with skepticism. Our sources on Tuesday indicated that a Cameroonian candidate is the preferred choice to succeed Rigobert Song.
Contrary to the speculation involving Domenech, this candidate reportedly enjoys more favorable consideration from the public, considering Domenech’s less successful tenure coaching the French team and FC Nantes, coupled with his extended period away from active coaching duties.
📸 Samuel Eto’o en pleine discussion avec Raymond Domenech lors de la CAN 2023 en Côte d’Ivoire. 👀🇫🇷🇨🇲
[Kamerfoot+]#AFCON2023 #CAN2023 pic.twitter.com/CRycKDIbtS
— AllezLesLions (@AllezLesLions) February 7, 2024
