CAF Disciplinary Board has reached a verdict on the high-profile case involving Samuel Eto’o, the President of the Fédération Camerounaise de Football (FECAFOOT).

Eto’o had been under investigation for alleged manipulation of football matches and breaches of ethics and integrity principles.

However, after careful consideration of the evidence presented, the Disciplinary Board of governing body of African football determined that there was insufficient proof to substantiate the match-fixing allegations against Eto’o and his co-accused, Mr. Valentin Nkwain.

Despite being cleared of the match-fixing charges,  Eto’o has not escaped sanction entirely.

The CAF Disciplinary Board found Eto’o guilty of violating the principles of ethics, integrity, and sportsmanship as stipulated in Article 2, paragraph 3 of the CAF Statutes.

In an official statement released on Thursday, CAF’s disciplinary board said: “The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Disciplinary Board sat on the matter of Fédération Camerounaise de Football (‘’FECAFOOT’’) President Mr Samuel Eto’o Fils.

“The Disciplinary Board ruled that as it stands, there is insufficient proof to find Mr Samuel Eto’o Fils and Mr Valentin Nkwain guilty of match manipulation.

“However, the Disciplinary Board found Mr Eto’o to have seriously violated the principles of ethics, integrity and sportsmanship as provided in Article 2 paragraph 3 of the CAF Statutes by signing a Brand Ambassador contract with the company 1XBET in exchange for remuneration  and consequently fined Mr Eto’o an amount of 200,000 USD.”

Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com