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Eto’o faces allegations of embezzlement in Cameroon FA presidency role
Al Jazeera9/14/2026

Sport | Football 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. 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). They 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.
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