The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed disciplinary sanctions on Samuel Eto’o, president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), following incidents that occurred during the quarter-final match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between Morocco and Cameroon.
In a decision issued after an investigation into Eto’o’s conduct, CAF’s Disciplinary Jury handed down a four-match suspension along with a $20,000 fine, equivalent to approximately 12 million FCFA. The sanction effectively sidelines the former Cameroon international from official CAF matches during the suspension period.
FECAFOOT rejects the decision
In an official press release, FECAFOOT strongly criticized the ruling, describing it as “devoid of any explicit motivation.” The federation raised concerns over the lack of detailed justification accompanying the disciplinary measures, questioning the transparency and fairness of the process.
FECAFOOT further stated that its president intends to challenge the decision through the appropriate legal and regulatory channels provided by CAF’s statutes. The federation reaffirmed its full support for Samuel Eto’o and expressed confidence that the appeal process would allow for a clearer examination of the facts.
The sanction has sparked debate within African football circles, given Samuel Eto’o’s prominent role both as a football legend and as a leading administrator on the continent. While CAF has yet to publicly elaborate on the specific grounds for the punishment, the case is expected to remain under close scrutiny as the appeal unfolds.
Djinodji SOLMENGAR
