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Cameroon international and new Manchester United signing Bryan Mbeumo has paid tribute to the African football icons who shaped his journey, naming Samuel Eto’o as his greatest influence. “The player who inspired me? Obviously, Eto’o,” Mbeumo declared, honouring the legendary four-time African Footballer of the Year and fellow Cameroonian, whose legacy continues to loom large […]
A heated confrontation reportedly broke out on Wednesday morning between Samuel Eto’o, President of the Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot), and controversial political figure Gilbert Baongla at Douala International Airport’s VIP lounge. The incident has reignited public scrutiny of both men, whose turbulent relationship has often played out in the media. According to reports shared by […]
Cameroon’s Minister of Sports, Narcisse Mouelle Kombi, has been formally called upon to take action against Samuel Eto’o, President of the Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot), amid ongoing controversy regarding alleged financial misconduct. In a letter dated July 8, Guibai Guitama, who identifies himself as a member of Fecafoot’s Executive Committee, urged the minister to open […]
The Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has broken its silence on the embezzlement allegations surrounding Samuel Eto’o. Eto’o, who is the President of FECAFOOT, has been the subject of an embezzlement claim regarding the Cameroon national team’s game against Russia in 2023. Reports suggest that a total of €455,000 was transferred directly into the former Barcelona striker’s account in […]
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Samuel Eto’o, president of the Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot), is facing serious allegations following the filing of a formal complaint by former Executive Committee member Guibai Gatama. The complaint, lodged on Monday, accuses the former football star of “corruption, embezzlement and complicity in embezzlement.” At the centre of the controversy is a €455,000 payment made […]
Lionel Messi leads the pantheon of FC Barcelona’s all-time top scorers, heading a list filled with some of football’s most iconic names. From the artistry of the Argentine maestro to the precision of Luis Suárez and the power of Samuel Eto’o, Barcelona’s legacy has been shaped by a succession of prolific forwards whose goals have […]
When the wider world thinks of Somalia, the first things that are most likely to come to mind are conflict and the pirates who have threatened ships around the Horn of Africa in recent years. Political instability has restricted the development of sport in the country and the men’s national football team, nicknamed the Ocean […]
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Samuel Eto’o, president of the Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot), has finally responded to the unrest caused by several local football clubs opposing recent reforms. Speaking at the Executive Committee meeting held on Friday, May 23, 2025, Eto’o delivered a resolute message aimed squarely at club leaders who have challenged the federation’s direction. Known for his […]
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Samuel Eto’o has voiced his admiration for FC Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal, offering high praise for the teenager’s performances during a discussion at the 75th FIFA Congress held in Asunción. The president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) made it clear which of the two emerging talents—Yamal or Ousmane Dembélé—has won his favour. As one […]
Geremi Njitap has vowed to escalate his legal battle with Samuel Eto’o, taking his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following a setback in Cameroon’s domestic sporting tribunal. The former Cameroon international, who earned 119 caps and scored 13 goals for the Indomitable Lions, is currently the president of the National Union […]
