AFCON 2025: FECAFOOT President Eto’o Accuses Referees Of Favouring Some Teams, Calls For Integrity

AFCON 2025: FECAFOOT President Eto’o Accuses Referees Of Favouring Some Teams, Calls For Integrity

 Sampson Adedeji

FECAFOOT president Samuel Eto’o has raised concerns over refereeing standards at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, accusing match officials of favouring certain teams ahead of Cameroon’s quarter-final clash with hosts Morocco, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Indomitable Lions are set to face the Atlas Lions on Friday in a high-stakes encounter, with a place in the semi-finals at stake. 

However, Eto’o, a former Cameroon captain and Barcelona striker, has publicly questioned the neutrality of officiating at the tournament.

Speaking ahead of the crucial tie, the president of the Cameroon Football Federation called on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to ensure fairness and transparency in refereeing decisions.

“The CAF must absolutely guarantee the integrity of the referees until the end of the competition,” Eto’o said.

He further alleged that some teams have benefited unduly from officiating decisions during the tournament.

“The refereeing is practically handing gifts to certain teams,” he added.

Cameroon, five-time AFCON champions, are seeking a return to continental glory and will be hoping that Friday’s encounter is decided purely on sporting merit.