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Samuel Eto'o: FIFA receives scalding report accusing FECAFOOT president of threats and match-fixing

Cameroon FA president Samuel Eto'o under match-fixing allegations
Barcelona legend Samuel Eto'o has been reported to the FIFA ethics committee over allegations of match-fixing and abuse of power.
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Samuel Eto'o, the current president of the Cameroonian Football Federation, finds himself embroiled in a scandalous file sent to FIFA's Ethics Committee. 

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According to reports from The Athletic, Eto'o is accused of a range of misconduct, including match-fixing, spreading false information, making threats, inciting violence, and abusing power.

Allegations Against Eto'o

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The accusations against Eto'o are grave, with former Fecafoot vice-president Henry Njalla Quan Junior sending a comprehensive file to FIFA detailing the alleged transgressions. 

Among the accusations is the involvement of Eto'o in match-fixing, with Njalla Quan Junior describing a match between his academy and Kumba City FC as "the most scandalous... in the history of mankind." Additionally, Eto'o is accused of orchestrating the promotion of a team owned by a "close associate," Valentine Nkwain.

The deteriorating relationship between Njalla Quan Junior and Eto'o further exacerbated tensions, with allegations of threats made by the former striker. A threatening message, reportedly paid for by Eto'o, warned Njalla Quan Junior of dire consequences should he oppose Eto'o's interests.

Cameroonian FA president Samuel Eto'o | Credit: IMAGO
Samuel Eto'o
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Eto'o's Controversial Past

This is not the first time Eto'o has found himself in the midst of controversy. In a shocking incident captured on video, Eto'o was seen brutally kneeing a man in the face after Brazil's clash with South Korea at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. 

Moreover, the football icon has faced legal troubles, including a fine and a 22-month suspended jail sentence for tax fraud in 2022.

Furthermore, Eto'o's association with a sports betting company despite his role with Cameroon raises concerns about a potential violation of FIFA's ethics code. As investigations unfold, it remains to be seen how FIFA will respond to these alarming allegations against one of football's former stars.

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