Eto’o Investigated for €567,000 Payment from Russia
Samuel Eto’o, the president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), is facing scrutiny over an alleged €567,000 payment related to a friendly match between Cameroon and Russia in October 2023. The Association of Amateur Football Clubs of Cameroon (ACFAC) has called for an investigation into Eto’o and FECAFOOT, citing reports of financial irregularities.
Allegations suggest that the Russian Football Union (RFU) transferred approximately €567,000 ($654,000) to a bank account not registered to FECAFOOT, specifically an account held in Eto’o’s name at Qatar National Bank in Doha. ACFAC plans to pursue legal action against Eto’o in Cameroon and file a complaint in Russia against the RFU.
Former FECAFOOT officials have raised concerns about whether the funds were transferred to the federation or recorded in its accounts. Eto’o has denied the allegations, claiming they are part of a campaign against him.
FECAFOOT has not issued a detailed public response to these allegations.
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