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Endless drama: AFCON winner accused of match-fixing again

Endless drama: AFCON winner accused of match-fixing again

Samuel Eto'o, president of the Cameroon Football Association, has been the subject of several legal issues during his tenure, the most recent of which are fresh accusations of match-fixing and threatening behavior. In the last two years, Eto'o has faced several legal challenges, including a lawsuit in Italy brought by his daughter, who is 21 […]

AFCON

/ 288 days ago

Endless drama: AFCON winner accused of match-fixing again

Samuel Eto'o, president of the Cameroon Football Association, has been the subject of several legal issues during his tenure, the most recent of which are fresh accusations of match-fixing and threatening behavior. In the last two years, Eto'o has faced several legal challenges, including a lawsuit in Italy brought by his daughter, who is 21 […]

AFCON

/ 312 days ago

Africa Cup of Nations games to watch in group stage

Finally, the Africa Cup of Nations is here. After a tumultuous two-year period that saw the first African nation make the World Cup semifinals, multiple scandals inside CAF, an African "Super League," and over $118 million allocated to improving soccer infrastructure in Africa, the 34th AFCON has arrived. Read on to find out the best […]

Onana may skip AFCON to focus on Man United, says report

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is reportedly leaning towards skipping the upcoming 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The tournament starts on Jan. 13 and runs until Feb. 11. Onana has collected 35 caps for his home nation of Cameroon. Sources at ESPN claim that the shot-stopper is having second thoughts regarding the tournament due […]

Cameroon

/ 413 days ago

Samuel Eto'o under police investigation for match fixing

Former Barcelona star Samuel Eto'o is currently being investigated by Cameroon police for match fixing. Following his retirement as a player, the striker was named president of the Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) in 2021. According to a report by Camfoot, Eto'o allegedly used his power to manipulate matches in Cameroon's second-tiered division. L'Equipe reported this […]

AFCON

/ 428 days ago

Onana may miss up to 7 Man United matches in early 2024

Manchester United could be without Andre Onana for multiple matches in early 2024. The star goalkeeper recently helped Cameroon qualify for the 2023 African Cup of Nations tournament. With Onana between the posts, Cameroon beat Burundi 3-0 on Tuesday night. As a result, the Indomitable Lions booked their place in the upcoming competition. The 2023 […]

Cameroon

/ 484 days ago

Barcelona legend Samuel Eto'o accused in match-fixing scandal

As a result of his decision to promote a club the from second Cameroonian division to the top league, troubling evidence about possible match-fixing conduct of Samuel Eto'o has come to light. The President of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) allegedly promised to promote the team by manipulating matches, as reported by French daily L'Equipe. […]

Cameroon

/ 710 days ago

Samuel Eto'o seen in violent altercation with photographer

A bizarre interaction between soccer legend Samuel Eto'o and a photographer surfaced on Monday night. The former Barcelona and Inter Milan star left Stadium 974 in Doha following Brazil victory over South Korea in the World Cup. Fans and photographers swarmed the legend looking to snap a picture or selfie. The interactions between the former […]

Brazil

/ 714 days ago

Cameroon defeat Brazil in memorable ending at World Cup

Cameroon defeat Brazil thanks to Aboubakar's goal For a long time, it looked like Brazil's second team would go on to beat a fiery Cameroon side. United midfielder Fred was the catalyst for many of Brazil's chance, sending numerous shots and crosses to the Cameroonian net. Gabriel Martinelli was also a huge problem for Cameroon […]

Cameroon

/ 718 days ago

Cameroon 3-3 thriller with Serbia brings hope

Cameroon was winning. Then, it was losing. Then, it was winning again. The 3-3 shootout was a rollercoaster of emotions, to say the least. There were 28 total shots, four yellow cards and some of the biggest drama of the World Cup. It began with Jean-Charles Castellano's 29th-minute strike to give Cameroon an early lead. […]

Cameroon

/ 722 days ago

Cameroon falls flat against Switzerland in 1-0 loss

The 48th minute of Cameroon's 2022 World Cup opener is a perfect example of the thin line between victory and defeat. The Switzerland team (minus goalscorer Breel Embolo because he was born in Cameroon) celebrate in front of a frenzied crowd, relieved that the close-fought game is finally going their way. Only a few yards […]

Cameroon

/ 991 days ago

Rigobert Song to be appointed Cameroon coach on orders of nation's president

Yaoundé (AFP) – Former star player Rigobert Song is set to be named as head coach of the Cameroon national team, replacing Toni Conceicao, on the orders of the country's president, the sports minister said on Monday. Portugal's Conceicao has led Cameroon into the play-offs of World Cup qualifying and took them to a third-placed […]
ByAFP