Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Mimi Mefo Info (Editor)
Published on 2024-03-23 16:54:18
The President of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o Fils, has made a commitment to nurture more football talents in the Adamawa region and revitalize local football during his ongoing two-day visit to the area. His visit also marked the start of the local regional football league season.
Eto’o was warmly welcomed by the Adamawa Governor, Kildadi Taguiéké Boukar, at the Governor’s residence in the Hauts-Plateaux neighborhood. Discussions during their meeting focused on strategies to enhance the football talent in the region, which often lacks opportunities for growth. Eto’o reaffirmed his dedication to providing avenues for talented individuals in Adamawa to showcase their skills.
Recognizing the significance of infrastructure in developing football talent, stakeholders in the region urged Eto’o to help facilitate the construction of local sports facilities. Eto’o has been exploring potential partnerships to build sports infrastructure across Cameroon. Recently, he engaged with Camille Akoa, President of the Local Council Support Fund (FEICOM), to discuss collaboration opportunities for constructing sports facilities in the country.
Since being elected as President of FECAFOOT in December 2021, the four-time African Ballon d’Or winner has been vocal about his goal to enhance football infrastructure nationwide. He has pledged to build 12 stadiums across Cameroon, including one in Bamenda, the capital of the North West Region.
Despite contributing two clubs to the country’s top league, the Elite One Championship, the North West region currently does not have a football stadium. One of Eto’o’s initial promises upon his election was to construct a stadium in Bamenda. The construction of the Bamenda proximity stadium has recently begun, marking a significant step towards fulfilling Eto’o’s commitment to improving football infrastructure in Cameroon.
Eto’o’s dedication to reforming professional football management in Cameroon is evident through various structural changes implemented during his tenure. This includes raising the minimum wage for elite players, with a minimum of FCFA 200,000 for MTN Elite Players, FCFA 100,000 for Guinness Super League players, and FCFA 75,000 for MTN Elite Two players.
He emphasized that his motive for building stadiums across Cameroon was to provide opportunities for everyone to participate in football, regardless of their background or location.
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