Samuel Eto'o Cameroon FA embezzlement case 2026
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Samuel Eto'o faces potential Cameroon probe over alleged Russia payment
According to ACFAC, the Russian Football Union allegedly violated the terms of its contract with FECAFOOT by transferring around 567,000 euros ($655,000) into a bank account that did not belong to FECAFOOT.
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.
Eto'o expressed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying he "hasn't done anything wrong" despite pressure on Infantino to step down over a controversial World Cup sell-off plan.
Samuel Eto'o faces embezzlement allegations in Cameroon FA presidency role
FECAFOOT said the CAF suspension lacked "any explicit justification".
Samuel Eto'o is the president of Cameroon football's national association (FECAFOOT).
Samuel Eto'o scored 56 goals in 118 appearances for Cameroon.