Samuel Eto’o faces probe for alleged ‘improper conduct’ after complaints by Cameroonian stakeholders

Cameroon soccer federation president and former star participant Samuel Eto’o is being investigated by the Confederation of African Football for alleged “improper conduct.” The former Barcelona and Inter Milan ahead was elected to a four-year time period in December 2021 however the preliminary euphoria that greeted his reforms is giving option to accusations of clientelism and unfulfilled monetary guarantees to golf equipment.

The sport’s governing physique in Africa mentioned “several Cameroonian football stakeholders” have complained and that it’s going to “investigate certain alleged improper conduct” by Eto’o.

CAF described the allegations as “serious” however famous that Eto’o ”is presumed to be harmless till an acceptable judicial physique concludes in any other case.” Eto’o’s lawyer, Elame Bonny, mentioned Thursday that his shopper was stunned at CAF’s transfer provided that he obtained no prior notification of accusations. Bonny additional described CAF’s transfer as “hasty, pernicious and toxic,” and he threatened authorized motion.

Cameroon’s soccer federation posted Bonny’s letter on its social media channels and marked it as “urgent.” Questions have been raised in Cameroon concerning the 42-year-old Eto’o’s ambassadorial position with a sports activities betting firm. At least one membership has complained to the Cameroonian federation concerning the deal and whether or not it violates the establishment’s codes.

Cameroonian soccer had loads of issues prior to now. Before Eto’o was elected president, the nationwide league had been tainted by interference from the federal government, allegations of corruption and unkept guarantees from soccer leaders.

Eto’o performed at 4 World Cups for Cameroon between 1998 and 2014