The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has overturned the four-match stadium ban and $20,000 fine imposed on Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) president Samuel Eto’o following his conduct during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
In a statement, FECAFOOT confirmed that CAF’s Appeals Jury, sitting on August 5, annulled “all legal effects” of the disciplinary sanctions previously handed down against the former Cameroon captain.
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Appeal overturns disciplinary sanctions
Eto’o was sanctioned by CAF’s Disciplinary Board in January over his conduct during Cameroon’s 2-0 quarter-final defeat to Morocco at the 2025 AFCON.
The former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker was found to have breached CAF’s principles of loyalty, integrity and sportsmanship after expressing frustration over refereeing decisions during the match.
CAF subsequently handed Eto’o a four-match stadium ban covering official confederation fixtures and imposed a $20,000 fine.
However, following an appeal by FECAFOOT, the sanctions have now been completely overturned.
FECAFOOT welcomes CAF ruling
Reacting to the decision, FECAFOOT said it welcomed the Appeals Jury’s verdict and praised its president for pursuing the appeal through the appropriate legal channels.
“FECAFOOT acknowledges the decision of its president to exercise, within the prescribed time limits and procedures, the appeals processes provided for by the applicable regulations,” the…
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