Samuel Eto'o Cameroon FA embezzlement case 2026
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Samuel Eto'o faces potential Cameroon probe over alleged Russia payment
ACFAC announced its intention to file a lawsuit against Samuel Eto'o in Cameroonian courts, as well as a separate legal complaint in Russia against the Russian Football Union.
Samuel Eto'o previously played for Barcelona and Inter Milan.
The Association of Amateur Football Clubs of Cameroon (ACFAC) has called for a probe into the Cameroonian Football Federation and its chief Samuel Eto'o following media reports of alleged graft.
Samuel Eto'o faces embezzlement allegations in Cameroon FA presidency role
Former FECAFOOT executives accused Eto'o of redirecting more than 567,000 euros ($665,000) in appearance fees meant for the federation into his personal bank account.
Eto'o was banned from attending national team matches for six months after violating FIFA disciplinary regulations during the 2020 Under-20 Women's World Cup.
Eto'o was filmed attacking a man following a heated exchange outside a stadium during the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar and later apologised for the violent altercation.