While his mandate as president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) expires in a year, Samuel Eto’o remained coy about his desire to be re-elected.
In a recent interview with Radio France Internationale, the former Cameroon international striker acknowledged the challenges he faced during his tenure, which was marked by public conflicts with the national team coach. Urgent mark and political figures like the president Paul Biya.
“This year has been really difficult, but we persevered and we continue to move forward,” Eto’o said. “I will discuss with my partners, those who trust me and those who have been by my side to see if it is worth continuing.”
Eto’o, who was elected president of FECAFOOT in December 2021, has been a polarizing figure during his tenure. He clashed with Brys over the management of the national team and his relations with government officials were also strained at times.
Despite the difficulties, Eto’o expressed confidence in his ability to rebuild the national team, saying: “If you don’t mention Eto’o, we don’t even know where you come from… This means that, in a To some extent, I have achieved some success.
As the 2024 FECAFOOT elections approach, Eto’o’s decision on whether to run for a second term will be closely watched by football fans and football stakeholders in Cameroon. The former striker’s leadership and vision for the future of sport in the country will be a key factor in determining his political future.
