After being accused of match-fixing in his native Cameroon, CAF have given their verdict on the allegations levelled against Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) president Samuel Eto'o.
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In 2023, audio emerged where the west African football executive was alleged to have made promises to a club president that his club would be promoted to the nation's top division, the Championnat du Cameroun de football, with the help of referees.
Later in the year, African football's governing body confirmed that they would be opening an investigation into the matter and now, almost a year later, CAF has revealed their findings in the matter.
"The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") Disciplinary Board sat on the matter of Fédération Camerounaise de Football (''FECAFOOT'') President Mr Samuel Eto'o Fils," CAF said in a statement.
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"Mr Eto'o was facing charges of alleged manipulation of football matches and violating the principles of ethics and integrity.
"The Disciplinary Board ruled that as it stands, there is insufficient proof to find Mr Samuel Eto'o Fils and Mr Valentin Nkwain guilty of match manipulation."
While the two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner may not have been found guilty of match manipulation, he has been punished for signing a deal which has seen him become a brand ambassador for a sports betting company.
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"However, the Disciplinary Board found Mr Eto'o to have seriously violated the principles of ethics, integrity and sportsmanship as provided in Article 2 paragraph 3 of the CAF Statutes by signing a Brand Ambassador contract with the company 1XBET in exchange for remuneration and consequently fined Mr Eto'o an amount of 200,000 USD," the statement added.
