Samuel Eto’o, new Cameroun FA President
Eto’o elected President of Cameroun FA
With barely a month to the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in January 2022, Cameroonian football legend, Samuel Eto’o has been elected the new President of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT).
Eto’o was elected president of the Cameroun FA, Saturday, beating fellow ex-international, Geremi Njitap to the position.
Eto’o will now oversee his country’s plans for the AFCON 2022 tournament to be hosted by his country in January, 2022.
The 40-year-old who has played for Barcelona, Inter Milan, Chelsea, Everton, among others, also had a stint in the Russian league.
Back in September, Eto’o had announced his intention to run for the position saying he took the decision out of his love for Cameroon and passion for the country’s football.
The four-time Africa Player of the Year award recipient said: “I am honoured and pleased to announce my candidacy for the presidency of the Cameroon Football Federation. After careful consideration, I have decided to take this initiative out of love for Cameroon and passion for our football.”
He further pledged to introduce radical changes in Cameroon football, including an innovative project that would see the revival of the country’s local championships, beach football, and women’s football.
