Pressure mounts on FIFA to oust Samuel Eto’o from his role as president of the Cameroon Football Association (FECAFOOT) following a series of public incidents.
A group of Cameroon officials has jointly addressed FIFA and CAF, questioning Eto’o’s continued leadership, citing alleged “illegal” imposition and involvement in a match-fixing scandal revealed in leaked audio.
The group, including figures like Pierre Semengue and Henry Njalla Quan Junior, emphasizes Eto’o’s suspended prison sentence for tax fraud, arguing it breaches FECAFOOT’s statutes.
The letter also raises concerns about Eto’o’s controversial actions during the World Cup and his association with sports betting company 1XBET, allegedly violating the FIFA Code of Ethics.
Comparisons are drawn to swift actions taken by the Spanish Football Federation, challenging FIFA’s silence on Eto’o’s controversies.
The letter questions FIFA’s commitment to integrity and fair play, highlighting a perceived double standard in addressing similar situations in Africa.
As FIFA grapples with these calls for intervention, Eto’o’s future as the head of FECAFOOT hangs in the balance.
