Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o rejects salary as FECAFOOT president

• Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o has rejected the salary accorded to him as President of the Cameroon Football Federation
• The two-time AFCON winner has instead increased the remuneration package for the players in the men's and women's leagues
• He further warned club presidents to pay salaries of local football players promptly, else he will pay them and deduct from clubs

Legendary Barcelona forward Samuel Eto'o has been praised since assuming office as the President of the Cameroonian Football Federation.

The 41-year-old's promise not to receive salaries as President was fulfilled as such wages were diverted towards player wellbeing.

The Cameroon icon advocated for high wages for players in both the men's and women's league which started over the weekend.

This policy ensured that players earn the right amount of money they deserve.

He further warned club presidents to pay salaries of local football players promptly, else he will pay them and deduct from clubs if there is any delays.

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“The salaries of home-based players are already known. Any club president that does not pay players will no longer receive subsidies," Eto'o said as quoted by kbc.co.ke.

I’m giving the players the right to press charges against clubs that don’t pay them and FECAFOOT will pay them directly from the subsidies that the clubs in question had to benefit from.

I’ve come to put things in order. I don’t speak; I act. The money I invest in Cameroon football during my tenure must have a convincing outcome,” added the former Chelsea striker.

Samuel Eto’o Reflects on Cameroon’s Maiden AFCON Title

Sports Brief earlier reported that President of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) Samuel Eto'o took a trip down memory lane to reflect on his country's first AFCON title.

Exactly 38 years ago - March 18 1984 - Cameroon defeated Nigeria by three goals to one to clinch their debut continental title.

Since then, the Indomitable Lions have progressed to add four AFCON titles to their trophy cabinet - 1988, 2000, 2002 and 2017.