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WED · 2026-01-14 · 22:56 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0114-7559
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Cameroon football suspends president Samuel Eto’o for alleged misbehaviour

Samuel Eto'o, president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT), has been suspended for four games by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for alleged misbehavior during Cameroon's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) loss to Morocco. The CAF disciplinary committee also issued a $20,000 fine.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-14 · 22:56 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Cameroon football suspends president Samuel Eto’o for alleged misbehaviour
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Samuel Eto'o, president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT), has been suspended for four games by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for alleged misbehavior during Cameroon's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) loss to Morocco. The CAF disciplinary committee also issued a $20,000 fine. FECAFOOT acknowledged the decision on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, but stated it lacked justification and raised concerns about the fairness of the expedited procedure. CAF had announced an investigation into match incidents during the quarterfinals, including the Cameroon-Morocco game where Eto'o was seen gesturing angrily towards the Moroccan counterpart. FECAFOOT has expressed its support for Eto'o and its commitment to fair disciplinary justice.

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CAF said it was investigating match incidents during the quarterfinals between Cameroon and Morocco, and Algeria and Nigeria.

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FECAFOOT said the decision from CAF's disciplinary committee lacks any explicit justification.

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The suspension is due to alleged misbehaviour during Cameroon’s AFCON exit.

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Samuel Eto’o has been suspended for four games.

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Eto’o was seen gesturing angrily during the game towards Moroccan counterpart Fouzi Lekjaa.

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Former international forward Samuel Eto’o has been suspended for his alleged behaviour during Cameroon’s AFCON exit.Published On 14 Jan 2026Cameroonian Football Federation president Samuel Eto’o has been suspended for four games for alleged misbehaviour during his team’s loss to Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.The federation, known as FECAFOOT, said Wednesday that it had taken note of the decision from the disciplinary committee of the Confederation of African Football to suspend its president along with a $20,000 fine, but that it “lacks any explicit justification”.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Relocate our T20 World Cup matches outside India, BCB tells ICC againlist 2 of 4Australia captain, women’s cricket great Alyssa Healy to retirelist 3 of 4Bangladesh cricket ‘affected’ by off-field tensions ahead of T20 World Cuplist 4 of 4India-Bangladesh tensions rock cricket, as sport turns diplomatic weaponend of list“FECAFOOT further notes that the expedited procedure leading to this decision raises serious concerns regarding the fundamental requirements of a fair trial,” the federation said.CAF said Monday it was investigating match incidents during the quarterfinals between Cameroon and Morocco, and Algeria and Nigeria.CAF did not refer to any specific incidents at the Morocco-Cameroon match, but the only widely known outlier was the behaviour of Eto’o, who was seen gesturing angrily during the game towards Moroccan counterpart Fouzi Lekjaa, with CAF president Patrice Motsepe also sitting nearby.“FECAFOOT reaffirms its unwavering support for its president and its commitment to upholding the principles governing credible disciplinary justice,” the federation said.
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