The main reason for Samuel Eto’o’s punishments, which were imposed on him on Monday, September 30, is his actions during a FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup match.
The leader of the Cameroonian football federation, Samuel Eto’o was found to have violated two parts of the FIFA Disciplinary Code if the organization withheld information regarding the event that resulted in the sanction.
He violated FIFA Disciplinary Code paragraphs 13 and 14, which deal with officials’ and players’ misconduct.
Brazil defeated Cameroon 3-1 on September 11 in the U-20 Women’s World Cup round of 16.
If it was Cameroon’s first participation in the competition it was also a disappointing exit.
The country’s head coach Hassan Balla criticized refereeing.
Eto’o’s six-month ban from attending matches of Cameroon’s national teams means he will miss the men’s national team games in qualifying groups for the 2026 World Cup. and 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
