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CAF Suspends Cameroon FA Chief Samuel Eto’o for Four Matches, Fines Him $20,000

FECAFOOT plans an appeal, calling the ruling unjustified.

Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Quarter Final - Morocco v Cameroon - Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco - January 9, 2026 Cameroonian Football Federation president and former player Samuel Eto'o in the stands REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Overview

  • CAF’s disciplinary board issued the ban over alleged misconduct during Cameroon's 2-0 loss to hosts Morocco in the quarterfinal.
  • FECAFOOT criticized what it called an expedited process and said it will file an appeal.
  • CAF continues investigations into quarterfinal confrontations, including player jostling during the Morocco–Cameroon match.
  • Eto’o was seen making an angry gesture near CAF president Patrice Motsepe and Morocco federation chief Fouzi Lekjaa during the game.
  • Hosts Morocco are set to face Senegal in Sunday’s final as further disciplinary decisions remain pending.