CAF bans Samuel Eto’o over AFCON conduct
Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) President Samuel Eto’o has been handed a four-match ban for alleged misconduct during the team’s 2-0 defeat by host Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced.
Eto’o was reportedly seen making an angry gesture over refereeing decisions in the presence of CAF President Patrice Motsepe.
Players from both sides also jostled each other, and a CAF statement released on Sunday revealed it had opened investigations into violent confrontations during AFCON matches.
CAF’s disciplinary board fined Eto’o $US20,000, a decision FECAFOOT said “lacks any explicit justification”.
“The expedited procedure leading to this decision raises serious concerns regarding the fundamental requirements of a fair process,” FECAFOOT announced on Friday (AEDT), adding it would appeal.
“FECAFOOT reaffirms its support for its president and its commitment to respecting the principles governing credible disciplinary justice,” it added.
Host Morocco will play Senegal in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday (AEDT).
