The Cameroon Football Federation, FECAFOOT President Samuel Eto’o would be the subject of a CAF investigation following revelations from American media The Athletic which revealed accusations of match-fixing and physical threats of which he was the instigator.
THE ATHLETIC reports that they have contacted CAF regarding complaints of match-fixing, ab. use of power, and inciting v.iole. nice, and spreading false information levied against FECAFOOT President Samuel Eto’o, and CAF has said Samuel Eto’o is “presumed to be innocent until an appropriate judicial body concludes otherwise”.
Barcelona Legend, Samuel Eto’o has been implicated in a match-fixing scandal in Cameroon involving the ex-player and other high-ranking members of the Cameroonian Football Federation Fecafoot, The Athletic exclusively reveals.
WhatsApp messages, emails, and voice recordings exchanged between Eto’o and a former Fecafoot executive have been provided as evidence accusing the ex-footballer of abuse of power, match-fixing, threats, and inciting violence.
The evidence has already been sent to FIFA’s Ethics Committee in a comprehensive petition as far back as July 2023 by former vice-president Fecafoot Henry Njalla Quan Junior and some other members of the Cameroon FA. The matter is also being investigated by CAF, Africa’s football governing body.
Njalla Quan Junior claims Eto’o fixed a match between his team Njalla Quan Sports Academy and Kumba City FC. Eto’o allegedly made a phone call to the referees at halftime during the game after which two dubious penalties were awarded and five red cards were shown to the opposition team.
After the evidence was sent to FIFA, an associate of Eto’o reportedly texted Quan Junior with a threatening message.
The message reads, “I am a mafia of this revolution and in this specific mafia we do not betray our leaders. I have protected the interest of our mission to date. However, if you f**k with me be ready to carry the load of the circumstances.”
A 19-page letter sent to FIFA also accuses Eto’o of corruption since he became president of Cameroon’s football association.
The letter signed by nine members of Fecafoot also accuses FIFA of not treating the matter quickly enough. They cited the case of Spanish FA boss Luis Rubiales who was handed a 90-day suspension within weeks of being accused of sexual harassment for kissing Barca icon Jenni Hermoso on the lips.
While FIFA refused to say whether they have begun investigations, CAF says its investigation is still active, The Athletic adds.
Eto’o and his lawyers are yet to respond to the hefty accusations amid overwhelming evidence but the investigation remains ongoing.
