Cameroon Legend Samuel Eto’o Delivers Stunning Message to Senegal President After Inaugurating New Stadium

Cameroon Legend Samuel Eto’o Delivers Stunning Message to Senegal President After Inaugurating New Stadium

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:56 PM
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  • Former Cameroon and Barcelona star Samuel Eto'o has congratulated Senegal on their Africa Cup of Nations triumph.
  • The President of Cameroon's Football Federation was invited to the inauguration of the newly-built stadium in Senegal
  • Eto'o was part of the African legend team that played Senegal's legend side in an inaugural match on Tuesday

Samuel Eto'o has praised Senegal for building an ultra-modern stadium and also celebrated their Africa Cup of Nations triumph.

The legendary Cameroon and Barcelona player was invited to the inauguration of the 50,000 capacity seater stadium in Diamniadio, Senegal.

Eto'o was amazed by the beauty of the Abdoulaye Wade stadium and took to Twitter to applaud the West African nation.

Samuel Eto'o meets Turkey and Senegal presidents at the inauguration of new Senegal stadium. @SamuelEtoo
Samuel Eto'o praises Senegal for building world-class stadium. @SamuelEtoo
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"It was an honour to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s world-class stadium and AFCON victory celebrations. Congratulations to President Macky Sall and the people of Senegal for this incredible achievement. A win for any African nation is a win for the entire continent," Eto'o wrote on Twitter.

The stadium is named after former Senegal president Abdoulaye Wade, and has a museum as well as a modern press center.

Several high profile personalities including Samuel Eto'o were invited to the inauguration of the stadium which will be home to all Senegal's international games.

Eto'o features as Fadiga and Okocha score at inauguration of Senegal's new stadium

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Nigerian international Jay Jay Okocha was part of the football legends that graced the inauguration of the Diamniadio Olympic Stadium in Dakar, Senegal.

The Senegalese government splashed heavily on a multi-purpose stadium, which can host football, rugby and athletics and they have inaugurated it two weeks after their AFCON glory.

Reports have it that the Teranga Lions will now make the facility their new home ground as it has a capacity of 50,000. It’ll host the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics, Sports Ration say.

Eto'o spends time with Cameroon female national team

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.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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