Ex-Cameroon Striker Samuel Eto Objectives Federation Presidency

Samuel Eto’o is working in December’s election for the presidency of the Cameroon soccer federation, the previous Barcelona big name stated on Wednesday. The function as soccer leader within the nation set to host January’s Africa Cup of Countries was vacant when the incumbent Seidou Mbombo Njoya noticed his tenure cancelled by way of the Courtroom of Arbitration for Recreation. Eto’o had supported Mbomo’s election marketing campaign, however two years after his retirement from taking part in the 40-year-old says his interest for the sport is using him again.

“I’m honoured and happy to announce my candidacy for the Presidency of the Cameroon Soccer Federation. After cautious concerns, I’ve made up our minds to take this initiative out of affection for Cameroon and fervour for our soccer,” Eto’o stated on social media.

“It might be an honour to be on the carrier of the established order that has bestowed upon me all of the accolades I have gained thus far.

“Ready isn’t an choice. It’s time to rebuild our soccer. We will be able to now not lengthen the revamping of our primary game as a result of the remainder of the arena is transferring on; it’s progressing with out us.”