CAF Suspends Samuel Eto’o For Four Matches
The president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o has been suspended for four matches and fined $20,000 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following Cameroon’s 2-0 defeat by hosts Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations last Friday.
CAF said Eto’o was seen making an angry gesture over refereeing decisions in the presence of CAF President Patrice Motsepe, Reuters reports. The disciplinary board also revealed that players from both teams jostled during the match, prompting CAF to open investigations into violent confrontations during AFCON games.
FECAFOOT criticised the ruling, saying it “lacks any explicit justification.” The federation further questioned the process, stating, “The expedited procedure leading to this decision raises serious concerns regarding the fundamental requirements of a fair process.”
The federation added that it would appeal the sanction while reaffirming support for its president.
“FECAFOOT reaffirms its support for its president and its commitment to respecting the principles governing credible disciplinary justice,” it said.
CAF’s action comes amid growing scrutiny of behaviour and discipline at the tournament. Hosts Morocco will face Senegal in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. While the Super Eagles of Nigeria will battle it out for third place with the Pharaohs of Egypt.
