Samuel Eto’o has secured a seat on the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) Executive Committee following his election at the organisation’s Extraordinary General Assembly on Tuesday, March 12, 2025.
Unopposed Victory for the FECAFOOT President
The president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) was the sole candidate representing the Central African Football Federations’ Union (UNIFFAC) and was elected by acclamation. Eto’o will now serve a four-year term as part of CAF’s leadership, further solidifying his growing role in African football governance.
A Continued Commitment to African Football
The appointment marks another milestone in the former striker’s transition from football icon to influential administrator.
Eto’o, a four-time African Player of the Year and one of the continent’s most decorated footballers, has been vocal about his ambitions to drive progress within African football. Since taking charge of FECAFOOT, he has championed initiatives to modernise Cameroonian football, improve infrastructure, and enhance player development.
His election to CAF’s Executive Committee provides a broader platform to influence the sport across the continent.
With CAF focusing on reforms and the development of African football at all levels, Eto’o’s leadership and experience are expected to play a key role in shaping the future of the game.
As he embarks on this new challenge, his ability to bridge the gap between his playing career and administrative leadership will be closely watched, with expectations high for his tenure in CAF’s decision-making body.
