December
20

Latest reports suggest that Cameroonian forward Samuel Eto’o won’t appeal against his 15 match suspension.These reports quote the player’s lawyer Gabriel Kaldjob as saying that the player has asked him not to appeal against the disciplinary committee’s decision.While this has come as a surprise to many who taught the captain was going to act otherwise,others have been quick to point out that Article 55 sub 2 of the internal  rules governing the Lions makes it possible for the Fecafoot president and the Minister of sports to appeal against decisions taken by the disciplinary committee.Whether this is the final chapter of the botched- Algeria friendly is still unknown but speculation is rife that we are in for more twist and turns.


Related Posts

December
19

La Fécafoot veut calmer les Algériens

Cameroon captain Samuel Eto’o has been slammed a 15-match ban by Cameroon football federation FECAFOOT. Samuel Eto’o has been blamed for frequent money issue disputes in the national team especially during the 4 nation tournament in Marrakech. He led a strike demanding unpaid dues and influenced the players to boycot a friendly against Algeria.

The striker  has two weeks to appeal the ban which would rule him out of a 2013 Africa Cup of Nations tie in Guinea Bissau on February 29 next year and 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Democratic Republic of Congo and Libya in June. 

The Algerian coach is quite happy with the 15-match ban which cost Algeria $1 million.

Eyong Enoh has equally been banned for 2 matches and Assou Ekoto fined $2000 for failing to respect the invitation at the Marrakech Tournament.


Related Posts

November
15

French T.V M6 is set to air a 66 minute documentary showcasing the fabulous life of Anzhi’s golden boy, Samuel Eto’o. Entitled “Millionaire a 30″(literally Millionaire at 30),the documentary recounts Eto’o's lodging conditions upon arrival in Anzhi from a 1,300 euros a night hotel to his present 1000 square-metres home equipped with a swimming pool in the living room,a jacuzzi,a private lift and a chef amongst other luxuries.This film firmly places Samuel Eto’o in the ranks of the world’s rich and famous given his multimillion- euro  transfer to Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala and ownership of a fleet of luxurious cars.


Related Posts

November
2

World football governing body, FIFA alongside France Football (one of the most reputable sports publications in Europe) has  released a list of candidates for the award of the world’s best player of the year 2011.
Good news to all football fans of NexDim is the list which was drafted by FIFA’s football commission and the development and technical commission too has the captain of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, four times African player of the year (2003,2004,2005, 2010) and present Russian striker, Samuel Eto’o as the only African amongst 23 men shortlisted for this prestigious prize as world’s best player. So far “Pichichi” does not only represent Africa here but also stands as the lone star shining within the African continent from Cameroon.

Worthy of note is the fact that the  Spanish FC Barcelona has 8 of its players as nominees. Awesome! Isn’tit?

Argentina’s Lionel Messi pops up again as nominee even after winning last year’s award alongside Eric Abidal, Dani Alves, Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique, Xavi, David Villa and Fabregas, all of Barca. The coach Guardiola must be so so overwhelmed. (even if na you?)

Real Madrid another Spanish side grabbed 5 nominations with 2008 winner of the award Cristiano Ronaldo, Iker Casillas, Mesut Ozil, Karim Benzema and Xabi Alonso.
Over all decisions will come from the captains and head coaches of these candidates as well as some France Football selected international media representatives.

The winner of the 2011 prize will go side by side with awards for the world’s best female player and the finest male and female coaches at the FIFA Ballon D’or gala to take place at Palais des Congres Zurich on the 9th of January 2012.

2011 Ballon D’or Nominees:

Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon), Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero (Argentina), Eric Abidal and Karim Benzema (France), Dani Alves and Neymar (Brazil), Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez (Uruguay), Nani and Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Thomas Muller, Mesut Ozil and Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany), Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands), Wayne Rooney (England), Xabi Alonso, Ker Casillas, Fabregas, David Villa, Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Gerard Pique (Spain).


Related Posts

October
26

Samuel Eto’o who got  signed to Anzhi Makhachkala this summer from Inter Milan has declared that all speculations that  he moved to the club for money are unfounded. He told CNN; 

“I don’t care what people think,” he said. “I think all of us want to work and get paid what we are worth. Anzhi made an offer, which was at the same level as my talent, and they are paying me what they think I am worth.”

He explained that his major motivation came from Anzhi’s billionaire oil tycoon owner Suleiman Kerimov who persuaded him that he can possibly revive football in Russia .

Anzhi is presently occupying the 8th spot with Samuel Eto’o having 4 goals to his credit.


Related Posts

August
12

Cameroonian striker , Samuel Eto’o is at the verge of   making a shocking move from Italian Serie A side , Inter Milan to Russian league side , Anzhi Makhachkala to join Bernard Angbwa and Roberto Carlos on a €40 million bid and 15 million euros per season earning. If this deal goes through, the 30-year-old Cameroonian striker shall be the world’s best paid player.

“We have almost reached an agreement with Anzhi. Now we hope that the clubs agree,” his agent  told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Eto’o finished as Inter’s top scorer last season and helped the club win the treble the year before. But the Serie A giants are said to be pushing to sell him in order to finance a bid for Manchester City’s Carlos Tevez.

 


Related Posts

June
4

Alexander Song has not been expelled from the Lions den amid rumours that he was sacked due to a falling-out with the team captain , Samuel Eto’o . He remains a member of the team.It was also confirmed by the Fecafoot media officer ,Junior Binyam that Alex Song is suffering from an injury which won’t permit him play against Senegal.

“He was therefore allowed to leave while the rest of the team continues preparation. He was never sacked from the Lions’ outfit like some rumours have had it.” Said Junior Binyam.


Related Posts

March
10

The Former technical director and coach of Jaraaf of Dakar , Yatma Diop in a bid to thwart Eto’o's moves during the forthcoming encounter between Cameroon and Senegal on the 26th of March is set  to adopt ”An Anti-Eto’o plan”. His point of focus is to frustrate the Inter Milan forward whom he considers will definitely be a  permanent threat to the Senegalese squad.

Cameroon, second in Group E after Senegal, might fail to qualify for CAN 2012 in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea if they do not beat Senegal in Dakar on the 26th of March. The coach intends to dispose of Souleymane Diawara and  Kader Mangane who are capable of handling the Cameroonian attackers.


Related Posts

February
22

Inter Milan coach Leonardo has again defended striker Samuel Eto’o for his wasteful display against Juventus.

Directly after the match, Leonardo refused to blame Eto’o for Inter’s 1-0 loss to Juve despite the Cameroon captain missing a number of good chances. He preferred to highlight the team’s slow movement of the ball as the real reason instead.

However since then, Eto’o has been criticised heavily in some quarters for his Juve performance which included missing a sitter from five yards – hitting the bar with an open goal to aim at – and completely missing an attempted volley.

Leonardo was quoted on Skysports.com as saying: “It takes a brave man to criticise Eto’o, he’s scored 27 goals [this season]

It can happen that in one second he doesn’t find the right space or contact but talking about an Eto’o problem that doesn’t exist, I can’t believe someone can get knocked down for something like that.

It seems to me as if it’s an attack against Inter, as if they [the critics] were waiting for us to lose a game.

Inter are currently in fourth place, eight points behind leaders AC Milan with a game in hand. They play at Fiorentina on Wednesday.

When he does well nobody criticies but  a game without a gaol the whole world is making noice. He has alots of surprises for the world on the way.


Related Posts

December
12

Mourinho wants Samuel Eto’o back

Posted In: NEWS, Sports by The Administrator

Real Madrid head coach  Mourinho has divulged his intention to the chiefs of Real Madrid to consider re-signing Inter Milan forward , Samuel Eto’o.

Mourinho asked president Florentino Perez about signing Eto’o over the summer, but the deal was abortive .

However, now with Inter struggling, Mourinho has discussed with Perez trying for Eto’o next month. The intention is to wait until mid-January for results on Gonzalo Higuain’s back injury before making a move for the Cameroon superstar.

Even with Eto’o Cup-tied from the Champions League, Mourinho would welcome him to Madrid and has already made contact to alert his former Inter star to his thinking.

Despite his past with Barcelona and his taunts aimed at Real during his time at the Nou Camp, Eto’o would love the chance to be reunited with Mourinho.

Picture credit : ESPN


Related Posts

Videos, Slideshows and Podcasts by Cincopa Wordpress Plugin