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CAF Bans Eto’o for Four Matches over AFCON Conduct
Samuel Eto'o was suspended for four matches and fined $20,000 by CAF for misconduct during the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal against Morocco, with investigations into match violence ongoing.
- On Jan 15, the Confederation of African Football suspended FECAFOOT president Samuel Eto'o for four matches and fined him $20,000 for alleged misconduct during Cameroon's loss to Morocco.
- Video and reports show Eto'o gesturing angrily toward Fouzi Lekjaa over refereeing decisions, with Patrice Motsepe nearby during the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal.
- FECAFOOT said Wednesday it had taken note of the disciplinary decision and reaffirmed its unwavering support for Samuel Eto'o, pledging to appeal over concerns of a fair process.
- CAF said Monday it was investigating quarterfinal incidents including Cameroon national team v Morocco national team and Algeria v Nigeria, amid players jostling and probes into violent confrontations at AFCON matches.
- Meeting with a FIFA official underscored Eto'o's high profile at the fixture as Samuel Eto'o spoke with Mattias Grafstrom before Cameroon's match in Rabat.
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