Eto’o faces allegations of embezzlement in Cameroon FA presidency role

Ex-Chelsea and Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o faces fresh allegations over Cameroon FA finances under his presidency.Published On 14 Sep 202614 Sep 2026The president of Cameroon football’s national association, Samuel Eto’o, is facing embezzlement allegations.The 45-year-old, who scored 56 goals in 118 appearances for Cameroon, has been accused by former executives of the Federation Camerounaise de Football (FECAFOOT).Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4VAR got goal award wrong in Manchester derby, says refs’ bodylist 2 of 4Arteta seethes at Sunderland penalty decision despite Arsenal winlist 3 of 4Hull City’s Sorba Thomas unharmed as car overturned in crashlist 4 of 4Arsenal manager Arteta ‘very surprised’ at Jesus blast over Barcelona moveend of listThey allege the former Chelsea and Barcelona striker redirected more than 567,000 euros ($665,000) in appearance fees meant for the federation into his personal bank account.The allegations were published in The Times newspaper in London. Al Jazeera FECAFOOT requested a comment but did not received a response.Eto’o is also a serving member of the executive on the board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Al Jazee...