Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a fine of $200 thousand on Samuel Eto’o Fils, a former international footballer and President of Fédération Camerounaise de Football (‘’FECAFOOT’’).
The fine is imposed on the FECAFOOT president for violating the principles of ethics, integrity and sportsmanship as provided in Article 2 paragraph 3 of the CAF Statutes.
He is found to have violated the said article by signing a Brand Ambassador contract with the company 1XBET in exchange for remuneration.
He however escape sanction in a bigger allegation of match fixing and manipulation.
Eto’o faced charges of alleged manipulation of football matches and violating the principles of ethics and integrity.
The Disciplinary Board ruled that there was insufficient proof to find him and Valentin Nkwain guilty of match manipulation.
