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Violation Of Ethics: CAF Fines FECAFOOT Boss Samuel Eto’o Fils

July 5, 2024
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FECAFOOT President and former Cameroon internaional Samuel Eto

 

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has penalised former Cameroon international and President of Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o Fils, for violating Ethics of football.

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The Continental ruling body slammed the former Barcelona and Chelsea star with a fine of $200 thousand for violating principles of ethics, integrity and sportsmanship as provided in Article 2 paragraph 3 of the CAF Statutes.

The two-time Nations Cup winner and four-time African footballer of the year according to CAF,  violated rules   by  signing a Brand Ambassador contract with betting company 1XBET in exchange for remuneration.

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He however escaped sanction in a bigger allegation of match fixing and manipulation.

Eto’o faced charges of alleged manipulation of football matches and violating the principles of ethics and integrity.

The Disciplinary Board ruled that there was insufficient proof to find him and Valentin Nkwain guilty of match manipulation.

Eto’o’s Possible Next Step

There are strong indications that Eto’o Fils who signed a contract to earn 300 million FCFA from the betting franchise will cancel the deal and accept his fines to avoid further punitive measures.

World Soccer ruling body FIFA and Continental ruling bodies including CAF frown at deals that attempt to undermine the ethics of football including interference in the activities of Football Federations.

 

 

 

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Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.

Julius Okorie

Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.

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