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FootballLovely Moment As FECAFOOT President Samuel Eto’o Spends Time With Cameroon Female National Team
- President of the Cameroonian Football Federation Samuel Eto'o spent time with the female national team before their AWCON qualifier against Gambia
- The legendary footballer interacted with the team as he works on developing the game for both men and women in Cameroon
- The Indomitable Lionesses crashed Gambia at home as they edge close to qualifying for the Africa Women Cup of Nations
Legendary footballer and President of FECAFOOT, Samuel Eto'o has met the playing body of the female national team of Cameroon.
The former Barcelona striker who currently heads the Cameroonian Football Federation shared a moment with the Indomitable Lionesses before the Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier against Gambia.
In photos posted on Twitter, Eto'o is seen interacting with the team as he uncovers challenges faced by women football in Cameroon.
Samuel Eto'o, a two time Africa Cup of Nations winner assumed office late last year and ensured the Central African country hosted a successful Africa Cup of Nations.
Although his dream of seeing the Indomitable Lions lift the trophy in his early term in office failed to come true, he played a key role at AFCON 2021.
Cameroon thrash Gambia in AWCON qualifiers
Meanwhile, the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon whitewashed the Gambia to take a giant step close to qualifying for the Africa Women Cup of Nations.
Cameroon made light work of their opponents in front of their fans after beating them 8-0 to make the second leg in Gambia a mere formality.
Flora Kameni, Geneviève Ngo Mbeleck and Falone Meffoumetou each scored a brace to make their mark on the win.
Samuel Eto'o meets victims of Olembe Stadium crash
Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Samuel Eto'o, president of the Cameroonian Football Federation, has visited victims of the Olembe Stadium crush at the hospital where they are receiving treatment.
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FootballEight people died with 38 injured after a stampede just before Cameroon's clash against Comoros at the Africa Cup of Nations.
In photos posted on FECAFOOT's official Twitter page, Eto'o is seen comforting the victims as he made sure their medical fees were catered for.