Samuel Eto'o who wants to fight with a supporter in the stands during a Cameroon match, he is the legend of African football and now president of his country's football federation. This is the astonishing video that appeared on the internet after the Indomitable Lions' meeting against Angola (0-0), Tuesday in Yaoundé. A tense meeting since the Cameroonian selection did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
In the presidential stand, a Cameroonian supporter insulted the idol. He first described the former Barça and Inter striker as “pimbêche” (a synonym for mijauré and pretentious according to Larousse). Before you shout: “He has to get out of there!” Stupid! It's because of him that we are not qualified! »
Eto'o then came off his hinges. Restrained by his Fécafoot team, he then shouted: “you talk again and I’ll box you!” » A verbal altercation which is quite violent but which is however not as serious as the blow given by the former African Ballon d'Or to an Algerian YouTuber in front of a stadium for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Eto'o under pressure
The team led by André-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Bryan Mbeumo can, however, still dream of the World Cup in North America. By finishing second behind Cape Verde (which was leader before the last day and won against Eswatini, 3-0), Cameroon is playing one last round in the Africa zone. The Lions must beat DR Congo in the semi-finals on November 13, then the winner of Nigeria-Gabon to participate in the intercontinental play-off in March 2026.
Samuel Eto'o is in any case a president of the Cameroonian federation under pressure. In charge since 2021, he has implemented numerous reforms to revive football in his country. But his management of the selection is chaotic. The fault lies with a Ministry of Sports which appointed Marc Brys without the validation of Eto'o, which led to an absolutely lunar altercation with the Belgian coach upon his arrival.
