Paul Biya congratulates Samuel Eto’o on his election to the CAF Executive Committee

CameroonOnline.ORG | March 12, 2025, marks a new step in the career of Samuel Eto’o Fils, an icon of African football and president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fécafoot). At the end of the African Football Confederation (CAF) meetings held in Cairo, the former Cameroonian international was elected a member of the Executive Committee of this prestigious institution.

This distinction did not fail to elicit reactions at the highest level of the State. In an official letter dated March 13, 2025, the President of the Republic of Cameroon, Paul Biya, addressed his sincere congratulations to Samuel Eto’o. He emphasized his passion for football and his commitment to improving the status of African players. The Head of State expressed his confidence in Eto’o’s ability to defend the interests of African football within this decision-making body.

Message de félicitations de S.E. Paul BIYA à Monsieur Samuel Eto'o Fils, suite à son élection en qualité de membre du Comité Exécutif de la Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), le 12 mars 2025.#PaulBiya#Cameroun pic.twitter.com/vPiZiDWKS2

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