By Desire Emmanuel
Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) President, Samuel Eto’o, has been handed a four-match ban over his misconduct during the team’s 2-0 defeat by hosts Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations last Friday, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said in a statement on Thursday, January 15.
Eto’o was seen making an angry gesture over referee’s decisions in the presence of CAF President, Patrice Motsepe.
Players from both sides also jostled each other, and CAF said it had opened investigations into violent confrontations during AFCON matches.
CAF’s disciplinary board also fined Eto’o $20,000, a decision FECAFOOT said “lacks any explicit justification.”
“The expedited procedure leading to this decision raises serious concerns regarding the fundamental requirements of a fair process,” FECAFOOT said on Thursday, adding that it would appeal.
“FECAFOOT reaffirms its support for its president and its commitment to respecting the principles governing credible disciplinary justice,” it added
