Former Barcelona Star Pays Glowing Tribute to Cameroon Legend on 70th Birthday

• Samuel Eto'o has penned a glowing tribute to former Cameroon star Roger Milla on his 70th birthday
• The former Barcelona and Cameroon star celebrated his senior colleague as he turned 70 on Friday, May 20, 2022
• Roger Milla is revered in Cameroon for his contributions to football in the Central African country in the late 80's and early 90's

Samuel Eto'o has worded a heartwarming message to Cameroon football legend Roger Milla on his 70th birthday.

The Cameroon Football Federation boss paid tribute to Milla using the opportunity to thank him for his services to the country.

In a message posted on Facebook, Eto'o also called on Cameroonians to observe the national unity day in the Central African country.

"On this National Day of May 20, in front of the Green Red and Yellow flag, let's take the time to meditate, let's pay tribute to those who died to preserve our territory and our freedom," he wrote.

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"Then, let us take advantage of this commemorative day to reaffirm our loyalty to the values ​​of our country and to its ideals of peace, hard work and love of the Fatherland. Values ​​and ideals that are carried by sport in general and football in particular.

"The latter is at the heart of our national unity. Thus, like the flag, our jersey is an element of identification for all Cameroonians regardless of their region, religion, language or country of residence. I invite you to do everything to preserve this precious asset.

"To all: Happy National Unity Day. PS: Our Very Dear Roger Milla was born on May 20th. Let us celebrate those whose exploits have made Cameroon shine, made us proud and shown us the way.

"Happy birthday Ambassador."

Roger Milla was the star for Cameroon at the World Cup in 1986 and 1990. He held the record for Africa's top scorer at the World Cup until Asamoah Gyan broke it in 2014.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui has paid tribute to FECAFOOT President Samuel Eto'o for ensuring a successful hosting of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

The tournament which was moved to 2022 due to COVID-19 was plunged with uncertainty, with pressure from FIFA and some footballing governing bodies for the competition to be postponed again.

However, Eto'o who assumed office late last year resisted moves to cancel the tournament as he stood firm by his decision that Cameroon were ready.