Samuel Eto’o re-elected FECAFOOT president

Former striker Samuel Eto’o has been re-elected president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) after obtaining 85 votes out of 87. Eto’o will be leading FECAFOOT for the next four years.

He won the election unopposed on Saturday with 73.95% of the vote, representing 85 voters. Out of the 87 voters, two votes were declared invalid.

“Samuel Eto’o re-elected for 4 years as the head of the Cameroonian Football Federation during the General Assembly Elective of FECAFOOT that was held this Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the CAF Centre of Excellence in Mbankomo

Confederation of African Football executive committee member Sulieman Waberi and FIFA Member Associations Director for Africa Gelson Fernandes attended the FECAFOOT general assembly in Mbankomo,” reads the statement by FECAFOOT.

85 Out of 87: Samuel Eto’o Secures Near-Unanimous Re-Election at FECAFOOT

Protesters were seen denouncing the election at the gate of the CAF Centre of Excellence in Mbankomo. Eto’o, a former Cameroon star player, was elected to the FECAFOOT presidency for the first time in 2021. His first term was mixed with controversies. His relationship with Cameroon national team coach Marc Brys often made headlines.

The legendary striker hopes to bring positive change to the nation’s football after a dreadful 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifier campaign. His responsibility will be to bring back the glory days of Cameroon football.