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The African football icon is under CAF investigation for leadership actions.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is currently delving into allegations of improper conduct that have been raised against Samuel Eto'o.
The former Chelsea forward, celebrated for his illustrious career with clubs like Barcelona and Inter Milan, has been facing scrutiny since his election as the leader of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) in December 2021.
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In a recent turn of events, a coalition of amateur clubs in Cameroon collectively called for Eto'o's resignation, citing what they have termed as "grave irregularities."
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These clubs have also urged Cameroon's sports minister to step in and intervene in the situation.
Moreover, they have raised the possibility of seeking assistance from FIFA President Gianni Infantino to address the matter.
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In response to these allegations, CAF released a statement affirming their role in the investigation.
"CAF has received written requests from several Cameroonian football stakeholders for the review and investigation of certain alleged inappropriate behavior by Mr. Samuel Eto'o, President of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT)," CAF said in a statement, as translated from French.
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“CAF examines these requests in accordance with CAF Statutes and Regulations. Although the allegations are prima facie serious, Mr. Samuel Eto'o is presumed innocent until an appropriate court finds otherwise.
“CAF will not make any further announcements while the investigations are ongoing and will only make public statements when the proceedings are completed.”
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It's important to note that Eto'o, like anyone else, is to be presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
As the investigation unfolds, CAF has emphasised that they will not make further announcements while the proceedings are ongoing.
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During his playing days Eto’o was bestowed the title of African Footballer of the Year an astounding four times during his playing career.
His contributions on the pitch also led to the clinching of three UEFA Champions League titles and the representation of Cameroon in 115 international matches.
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