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Eto’o: Barcelona legend announces candidacy for Cameroon FA presidency

The four-time African Player of the Year is bidding to become head of the Cameroonian Football Federation

Samuel Eto’o has officially announced his intent to become president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot) on social media.

The 40-year-old, who enjoyed a trophy-laden career as a player, would hope to head his country’s football governing body that has been without a substantive head since 2018.

Eto’o's popularity stretches beyond the shores of the African continent following his inspiring performances at Barcelona, Inter Milan, Anzhi Makhachkala, Chelsea as well as Everton.

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In a long statement on social media, the three-time Uefa Champions League winner wrote about his motivation to become president of Fecafoot.