Samuel Eto'o, head of Cameroon's football federation, has urged African football leaders to back FIFA President Gianni Infantino, crediting him with advancing the continent and expanding World Cup access. The former striker also said limited budgets force African nations to lose stars to Europe, and cautioned against viewing UEFA as FIFA's sole priority.

Sep 3, 2026

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Samuel Eto'o Defends FIFA President Gianni Infantino Amid Criticism

Samuel Eto'o has defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid growing criticism, saying the Swiss official has 'done nothing wrong' and attributing the backlash to political maneuvering ahead of next year's election. The former Cameroon striker echoed CAF's support for Infantino, while a group of ex-players called for immediate changes at FIFA.

Aug 24, 2026