Samuel Eto'o re-elected Cameroon FA President with a landslide victory

Samuel Eto’o Fils, one of Africa’s greatest football icons, has been emphatically re-elected as President of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT), securing another four-year mandate through 2029.

The 43-year-old former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker was the sole candidate in the presidential election held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, receiving near-unanimous support from delegates. Official results showed Eto’o garnered 85 votes out of 87, with the remaining two ballots declared invalid — a resounding 97.7% endorsement.

First Term Achievements

Eto’o was first elected in December 2021 on a platform promising transparency and reform. Despite challenges, including legal scrutiny and disagreements with the sports ministry, his tenure delivered:

• Efforts to professionalize the domestic league.


• Infrastructure upgrades across football facilities.


• Strengthening of national teams at all levels.

His re-election signals strong confidence in his leadership and vision. The next four years are expected to focus on:

• Deepening reforms introduced since 2021.


• Expanding opportunities for youth and grassroots football.


• Navigating the complex dynamics of football governance in Cameroon.

Eto’o’s Reaction

In his post-election statement, Eto’o expressed gratitude for the renewed trust:

“I pledge to continue driving transformation in the country’s football ecosystem.”

Significance

Eto’o’s victory represents not only continuity for Cameroonian football but also a decisive endorsement of his visionary leadership. His stewardship is seen as a major asset for African football, with stakeholders committed to building on the progress achieved during his first term.

This emphatic re-election cements Eto’o’s role as both a football legend and reformist leader, shaping the future of Cameroonian and African football governance.