President George Manneh Weah has expressed great excitement over the victory news of Football legend Samuel Eto’o as President of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT). Eto’o one of Africa’s best won against Seidou Mbombo Njoya, who serves as Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The only African Ballon D’Or holder extended heartfelt congratulations to the Cameroon Star, who attained exceptional stature playing with renowned international clubs, including Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Chelsea. The Liberian President expressed hope that Eto’o’s vast knowledge of the game will be used to effect change in the way football is run in Cameroon and Africa as a whole.
” I am pleased that Eto’o has ascended to the helm of Cameroon Football, I believe that he will bring positive transformation to the game in that country which will have a rippling effect throughout the global game. Cameroon Football is now in good hands,” Mr. Weah noted.
President Weah urged Eto’o to work cooperatively with the world football Governing body, the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA), and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to football in Cameroon. Cameroon is due to host the next edition of the African Cup of Nations, which it has won a record five times. Eto’o first began playing for his country in his teens, winning several international titles, including the 2000 Olympics games.