The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed sanctions on Samuel Eto’o, President of the Cameroon Football Association, citing violations of ethics.
In a statement released Thursday, July 4, 2024, CAF announced that Eto’o faced “charges of alleged manipulation of football matches and violating the principles of ethics and integrity.”
The disciplinary board imposed a $200,000 fine on the former Barcelona striker.
The statement, titled ‘CAF Disciplinary Board Outcome on FECAFOOT President Samuel Eto’o Fils,’ read in part: “The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board sat on the matter of Fédération Camerounaise de Football (FECAFOOT) President Mr. Samuel Eto’o Fils.
“The Disciplinary Board ruled that, as it stands, there is insufficient proof to find Mr. Samuel Eto’o Fils and Mr. Valentin Nkwain guilty of match manipulation.
“However, the Disciplinary Board found Mr. Eto’o to have seriously violated the principles of ethics, integrity, and sportsmanship as provided in Article 2 paragraph 3 of the CAF Statutes by signing a Brand Ambassador contract with the company 1XBET in exchange for remuneration and consequently fined Mr. Eto’o an amount of $200,000.”
Eto’o, who was elected President of the Cameroon FA in 2021, has been mired in controversy since taking office.
In 2022, he was caught on tape attacking a cameraman outside a stadium at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The following year, he faced a CAF probe for alleged improper conduct following complaints from several stakeholders in Cameroonian football.
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