Eto’o Calls for Dignity After CAN Exit, Pledges 2027 Push and Thanks Morocco
He casts the defeat as a reset toward winning the next Africa Cup.
Overview
- Cameroon was eliminated by host Morocco 2-0 in the CAN 2025 quarterfinals on January 9 in Rabat.
- Samuel Eto’o addressed the locker room in an emotional speech urging players to be proud of their run and to maintain composure in public.
- He implicitly referenced a disputed non-penalty involving Bryan Mbeumo but told the squad to avoid inflammatory statements.
- Eto’o publicly backed recently appointed coach David Pagou and set a target of winning the 2027 tournament, calling it a new start.
- Later, he sent a formal letter to Morocco’s federation praising the tournament’s organization, thanking the hosts, and wishing the Atlas Lions success.