CAF hands Samuel Eto’o 4-game ban over misconduct at AFCON

Cameroonian football legend and current FA president Samuel Eto’o has been hit with a four-match suspension following allegations of improper conduct during Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations defeat to Morocco.

In a statement released Wednesday, the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) confirmed it had received the ruling from the Confederation of African Football’s disciplinary committee, which also issued a $20,000 fine.

However, FECAFOOT argued that the decision “lacks any explicit justification.”

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The federation said'

CAF announced on Monday that it had opened investigations into incidents arising from the quarter-final matches involving Cameroon against Morocco and Algeria against Nigeria.

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The governing body did not specify which actions led to sanctions, but the most notable flashpoint during Cameroon’s match occurred when Eto’o was seen angrily gesturing in the direction of Moroccan FA chief Fouzi Lekjaa, with CAF president Patrice Motsepe seated nearby.

Despite the ruling, FECAFOOT stated it remains firmly behind its leader.

The federation said,

Despite the distractions, Cameroon showed resilience in moments. The Indomitable Lions progressed from the group stage and eliminated South Africa in the Round of 16. However, the quarter-final defeat to Morocco exposed limitations.

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The team struggled to create chances, lacked cohesion, and appeared tactically uncertain – signs that preparation had not been optimal.