Samuel Eto’o is expected at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in the match-fixing case. The Cameroonian legend is set to be questioned before his fate is determined. However, voices are rising in Cameroon, predicting the worst.
The president of Fecafoot, Samuel Eto’o, will travel to Egypt this Wednesday to be heard by CAF. The investigation launched a few months ago against Samuel Eto’o by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is said to be now concluded.
Samuel Eto’o to be heard at CAF this Wednesday
In this context, the former FC Barcelona star has been summoned to the headquarters of the continental body on Wednesday, April 17. He will be interrogated about the accusations against him. In a statement dating back to August 2023, CAF had indicated that it was approached by actors in Cameroonian football to open an investigation into the president of Fecafoot. He was accused, among other things, of match-fixing and favoring Victoria United, whose president is a close associate of Samuel Eto’o. After a long silence, Eto’o had finally reacted to denounce CAF’s action, claiming he had never been informed and that this communication from the Motsepe-led body had seriously tarnished his image. He even stated on France 24 his intention to sue the Confederation of African Football.
This chapter is expected to reach a conclusion following this summons. Samuel Eto’o faces serious consequences, including his position as president of Fecafoot. The Cameroonian football world is in turmoil amid rumors of a possible termination of the contract of the new coach of the Indomitable Lions, Marc Brys. These speculations fuel concerns, particularly due to the alleged involvement of the First Lady, Chantal Biya.
Extreme tension for Samuel Eto’o in Cameroon
Since Monday, April 15, 2024, discussions have been ongoing about the possible termination of Marc Brys and his team’s contract. An anonymous source even revealed that the First Lady was exerting pressure for a swift termination, as reported by whistleblower Paul Chouta. However, journalist Boris Bertolt suggests that termination is not on the agenda. Instead, he hints at possible arrests within the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot) if directives are not followed. “They will be arrested if they persist,” he says. This situation creates an atmosphere of uncertainty regarding the future of football in Cameroon. While tensions persist, Marc Brys seems already focused on his task, preparing the pre-selection of the Indomitable Lions for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Despite these troubles, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awaits a meeting with Nyandom and Mbro, members of Fecafoot, to examine allegations of match-fixing and referee corruption in Cameroon. This situation calls into question the governance of Cameroonian football and raises questions about the potential interference of political figures in sports affairs. Indomitable Lions supporters fear that these tensions may affect the national team’s performance on the field.
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