55 Cameroonian Football Players Demand Suspension of Samuel Eto'o for 8 Years

The complaint, filed on March 15, 2024, seeks the suspension of Eto'o and 13 members of the FECAFOOT Executive Committee for a period of 8 years.

The genesis of the complaint stems from the unilateral termination of the contract between FECAFOOT and the equipment manufacturer Le Coq Sportif in June 2022, replaced by a deal with One All Sports. The plaintiffs allege that Eto'o violated the ethical rules of FECAFOOT in this matter and are seeking financial reparations totaling nearly 10 billion FCFA.

In addition to Eto'o's suspension, the complaint targets 13 members of the FECAFOOT Executive Committee, accusing them of supporting Eto'o and failing to adhere to the ethical code of the organization.

Now, the CAS is tasked with deliberating on the plaintiffs' demands. This latest legal challenge adds to a string of legal woes surrounding Eto'o's tenure as president of FECAFOOT, underscoring the growing discontent and dissatisfaction among stakeholders within the Cameroonian football community.

As the case unfolds, it raises pertinent questions about governance and transparency within FECAFOOT, highlighting the need for accountability and adherence to ethical standards in football administration.