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Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto’o has been handed a four-match ban and fined $20,000 (\u00a314,960) after being found guilty of misconduct by a Confederation of African Football (Caf) disciplinary panel.<\/b><\/p>\n
A Caf statement said that Eto’o, now president of his nation’s football federation (Fecafoot), had violated its principles of sportsmanship during the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final between Cameroon and Morocco.<\/p>\n
The former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker was reportedly seen making an angry gesture over some of the decisions taken by the officials as the Indomitable Lions lost 2-0 to the tournament hosts.<\/p>\n
Caf boss Patrice Motsepe, who was also in attendance in the stadium in Rabat, appeared to have witnessed Eto’o’s frustration.<\/p>\n
On Monday the continent’s governing body announced it was launching an investigation into “violent confrontations and unacceptable behaviour of some players and officials” during last-eight matches.<\/p>\n
In response, Fecafoot rejected Caf’s decision, describing the process as one that “raises serious reservations about the fundamental requirements of a fair trial”.<\/p>\n
Fecafoot then expressed support for its president in a statement on Wednesday, while suggesting Eto’o would appeal against the sanction.<\/p>\n
Since assuming his role in in 2021, Eto’o’s image as a legend of the game has been dented by controversy and scandals.<\/p>\n
He has faced accusations of improper conduct and poor management, with some football stakeholders also complaining of grave irregularities within Fecafoot.<\/p>\n
He has often rejected such allegations, touting his achievements at the helm of the organisation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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