Samuel Eto'o: Cameroon FA Boss Thanks Mother For Support During Tough Times at World Cup

• Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o has dedicated the country's victory over Brazil to his mother
• The Cameroon Football Federation boss had the support of his mother when things were tough in Qatar
• Cameroon defeated Brazil 1-0 but it was not enough as the former African champions exited the World Cup

Samuel Eto'o has thanked his supportive mother for being beside him during the difficult moments at the World Cup in Qatar.

The Cameroon Football Federation chief has come under intense pressure after a poor start to the World Cup coupled with disciplinary issues in camp, leading to the sacking of first-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana.

However, the Indomitable Lions produced a strong finish to their tournament after remarkable 3-3 draw against Serbia and a famous win against five-time world champions Brazil.

The five-times African champions became the team from the continent to beat Brazil at the World Cup and could have advanced had Serbia draw with Switzerland.

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After the game, Eto'o credited his mother for guiding him through the tough moments.

"Mom, Thank you will never be enough to tell you my gratitude for your faith in me," he wrote on Instagram.

"Tonight, all is you, and you are all. Even when everyone doubts … you keep your trust in me.

"I am privileged to benefit from your unconditional love.

"You accompany me in all my fights… even when I am alone against all… YOU ARE ALWAYS there.

"Thank you Mom, My viaticum. Mom … my viaticum!"

Cameroon joined Ghana and Tunisia as the African countries to suffer group stage elimination at the World Cup in Qatar.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Samuel Eto'o joined the crowd in the Al Thumama stadium to support African champions Senegal during their opening game at the World Cup against the Netherlands.

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The Cameroon Football Federation president has tipped all African countries to go through the next stage of the competition.

However, Senegal got off to a losing start after conceding two late goals to suffer defeat in their Group A opener.