Eto'o launches mobile network

Cameroon - Samuel Eto’o has launched his own mobile phone network, Set’Mobile in Cameroon. The company that was recently registered in the country was launched on Thursday in the economic capital Douala.
Set’Mobile becomes the third mobile network after Orange and MTN.
The Mobile network was launched in the presence of the Indomitable Lions captain. Set’Mobile, which bears the initials of the player’s name, Samuel Eto’o, hopes to be a major Player in the mobile telecom sector.
The ceremony pulled a cross-section of business personalities and regulators, also attracted fans.
It also hopes to impact on the socio-economic development of the country.
With a capital base of 100 million CFA, the company has a general manager and associate partner Charles Gueret, who hopes to make the company very accessible to the population and make an impact in the market.
The general manager said Set’Mobile will drop the cost of calls, while offering services such as calls, sms and internet.
It would be recalled that before launching his own network, Eto’o had been the ambassador of one of the mobile operators, Orange.
It is believed that considering the player’s popularity in the country, Set’Mobile will pull customers to itself especially youths.

Cameroon pay Algeria $500,000 after players' strike

Algeria have received $500,000 in compensation after the Samuel Eto'o-led Cameroon players' strike which forced the cancellation of a friendly between the two countries.
The payment, confirmed on Friday by the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), comes in the same week that Eto'o was handed a 15-match international ban for his role as ringleader in the action.
Cameroon were due to wrap up a hectic friendlies schedule against Algeria on November 15.
But Eto'o and his team-mates claimed they were not paid money due to them by FECAFOOT and the fixture had to be scrapped, with Algeria initially claiming $1 million compensation for lost revenue.

Cameroon's Eto'o targets Russia 2018 World Cup role

Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o has told the BBC he wants to continue his international career long enough to reach the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Eto'o plays his club football in Russia following a multi-million dollar move from Inter Milan to Anzhi Makhachkala.
"It would be a dream to play a part in this tournament," Eto'o said, even though he will be 37 years old by then.
"If I am unable to help my country win then my dream would be to see another African nation win it."
The 2010 African footballer of the year was unable to help the Indomitable Lions qualify for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations but says he has settled into life with his Russian club.
"I'm very comfortable and happy in my life. I'm trying to help my teammates improve, I'm scoring goals - I couldn't ask God for more," he said.
And he revealed that he still has ambitions to achieve success on the European stage with Anzhi, despite widespread doubts about the quality of his new side.
"My dream would be to win the Russian championship with Aznhi and to return to the European Champions League."
He insisted that the quality of football in Russia was improving all the time.
"There are some really good players in Russia, they have some beautiful stadiums and there are players in this league who we will certainly soon calling stars.
There are also some great managers - [Russia has] everything it needs to become just like the English, Italian or even the Spanish league."
Eto'o is a candidate for this year's African footballer of the year award as well and scored on Friday night as Cameroon beat Sudan 3-1 in an international friendly.

Fans protest Eto’o’s ban

Local football fans have taken to the streets to protest the ban on national team captain, Samuel Eto’o.
Irate fans moved from Mutengene to Tiko (20kms distance) two towns in the Southwest Region of Cameroon.
They marched in the streets demanding that the fifteen-match ban on the four-time African Player of the Year be reversed.
Meantime, SuperSport.com learnt that fans in the capital city Yaoundé and Douala may be spoiling for protest if nothing is done to lift the sanction.
Much anger has been shown in the Eto’o sanction considering that football is the one thing Cameroonians are passionate about. Locals also hold Eto’o very dear and follow him in his exploits from one club to another.
It is apparently against this background of anger and anticipated riots that newly sports and physical education minister, Adoum Garoua issued a press release on Tuesday morning calling for calm. He said government was studying the matter and a solution would be sought.
It is likely that the Minister will exploit the provision of the Fecafoot rules and regulations stipulating that the president of the federation or the sports minister can overturn any decision of the disciplinary committee.
Eto'o's communication outfit has prepared a live TV broadcast tonight where he is supposed to spill the beans.

Ex-Lions back Eto'o

The dust on the suspension of Indomitable Lions captain Samuel Eto’o is yet to settle. The infamous decision of the disciplinary committee of the Cameroon football federation has continued to receive widespread disapproval, especially from former players of the national team.
Some ex-Lions players have been reacting variously in the issue, which has become national concern. Member of the 1990 glorious squad , Thomas Libih was the first to call for solidarity among players following the committee’s verdict. Also, Michel Kaham, former Cameroon right back at the 1982 Fifa World Cup and first African to attend World Cup tournament as coach and pl ayer (he was deputy coach in 1990) and now general manager of the Kadji Sports academy(the centre that discovered Eto'o,Nkoulou,Mbia,Kameni,Mandjeck,Makoun etc...) described the decision as a cataclysm, and that it is incomprehensible and disproportionate.
According to him, every country has something of value which it takes pride in and that of Cameroon is football. He said a megastar like Samuel Eto’o, the only Cameroonian player who can rival the best in the world should be protected. “I was stupefied because this decision puts an end to the professional career of Eto’o,” says Jean Paul Akono.
The former Lion and former coach of the 2000 Gold medalist Olympic team said he was saddened by the decision and that Eto’o is an icon who is respected the world over.
On his part, the critical Joseph Antoine Bell, former captain of the national team, said the two captains, Eto’o and his deputy, Eyong Enoh, should not have been punished as individuals because they were acting as players representatives. Bell argues that the players were reacting to a situation and nobody seems to go to the root of the problem. These reactions resonate with those of ordinary fans who are yet to come to terms with verdict.
The President of the African Athletic Federation, the Cameroonian born Kalkaba Malboum who is incidentally the chairman of the Local Olympic Committee also raised his voice on the matter,calling the decision an ureasonable one and asking Fecafoot to apply wisdom and discernment in the sanctions to preserve the carriers of the three players involved.

Eto’o ban doesn't make sense - Bell

Former Cameroon international, consultant, Joseph Bell Antoine, has described the 15-match ban on captain Samuel Eto’o Fils as ‘rubbish’.
The former goalkeeper told SuperSport.com that he lacks words to describe such an action.
On Saturday, Eto’o was handed a 15-match sanction by the disciplinary and homologation committee of Cameroon football federation, Fecafoot, for his role in the players strike.
To the federation, Eto’o instigated the players to go on strike in violation of internal regulations of the national team relating to loyalty and obligation of participating in a match.
According to Bell, “Nothing justifies this sanction”.
Bell regrets that while Cameroon football is already in the doldrums, the decision further sinks the nation's game into an abyss.
The decision, which implies chasing Eto’o from the national team, cannot contribute anything good to Cameroon and football in particular, he regretted.

Samuel Eto'o donates USD 50.000 to ?Kandengue Habilidoso? association

Samuel Eto’o, currently playing for Anzhi of Russia, announced on Tuesday in Luanda the donation of USD 50.000 to the Angolan former captain Fabrice Akwá, to support “Kandengue Habilidoso” association, in the materialisation of its goals for children.

The donation act, which happened in one of the hotels in Luanda, Samuel Eto’o recognised Akwá’s project, aimed for supporting and social integration of Angolan children and he intends to contribute to the reduction of some difficulties of the beneficiaries and encourage the promoter of the initiative.

On his turn, Akwa thanked the gesture, underlining that the such offer will enable its association to be more determined in working on the social and sport integration project in various regions of Angola.

Samuel Eto’o will participate in a fundraising football match on Wednesday and he will lay the foundation stone for the construction the facilities of “Kandengue Habilidoso” association in Cacuaco district.

The donation act was attended by the Defence Vice-minister, Agostinho Nelumba “Sanjar”, president of the Angolan Football Federation (FAF), Pedro Neto and the national coach, Lito Vidigal.

Andre Ayew, Samuel Eto’o & Yaya Toure in final shortlist of 2011 Caf African Player of the Year awards

The continental football governing body has revealed the final five players who will contest for the prestigious award, with Seydou Keita and Moussa Sow also nominated

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has revealed the final five African players shortlisted for the 2011 African Player of the Years award.

The shortlisted nominees are Marseille and Ghana midfielder Andre Ayew, Samuel Eto’o of Anzhi Makhachkala and Cameroon, Mali and Barcelona veteran Seydou Keita, Moussa Sow of Lille and Senegal and Yaya Toure of Manchester City and Ivory Coast.

The shortlists for the 2011 African Player of the Year and 2011 African Player of the Year (based in Africa) were decided by votes from the head coaches or technical directors of the national associations affiliated to Caf.

The Caf technical, football and media committees decided on the choice of shortlists for the other categories, taking into account the performance of the nominees from January to November, 2011.

The winners will be unveiled at the awards gala scheduled for Thursday, December 22 in Ghana.

Samuel Eto’o decides not to appeal 15-match ban from Cameroon FA

The Indomitable Lions captain has accepted the disciplinary committee ruling that handed him the lengthy ban last week, with the striker's international career in the balance

Cameroon captain Samuel Eto’o, who was suspended for 15 international matches last week, said he has no intention of lodging an appeal against the decision of the nation's FA disciplinary committee.
A period of 10 days was given to appeal the verdict, but the lawyer representing the Anzhi Makhachkala forward said his client would not contest the decision because he was used as an unjust scapegoat for the group.
“Samuel Eto'o will not appeal this decision because he’s a victim of a gross injustice,” barrister Gabriel Perfect Kaldjob told Xinhua.
“You cannot sanction the spokesman of a group in this manner. Eto'o was defending the collective interest of the players of the national team. This sanction is aimed at ending the international career of my client with Cameroon,” Kaldjob added.
The decision will keep the four-time African Player of the Year away from the Indomitable Lions set up during the majority of the qualifiers for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2014 Fifa World Cup.
Eto’o is yet to give a statement, but there have been suggestions he might be considering putting an end to his international career.
The sanction was imposed after the team boycotted a scheduled international friendly against Algeria on November 15 in protest against the non-payment of bonuses accrued from the LG Cup they won a few days earlier in Morocco.
The team’s vice-captain Enoh Eyong, accused of conspiring with Eto’o, was given a two-match ban, while Tottenham’s Benoit Assou-Ekotto, who has been spurning call-ups, was fined £1,400.

Samuel Eto’o: Anzhi Makhachkala want to be like Barcelona, not Manchester City

After his big money transfer to Anzhi Makhachkala, Samuel Eto’o has spoke of the ambitions of the club, stating that they want to be like Barcelona and not Manchester City.
The first high profile signing Anzhi made was Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos, now joint caretaker manager at the club, but the capture of Eto’o issued a statement of intent and since have been linked with the world’s biggest stars, even Lionel Messi.
Eto’o told press of why they have chosen the Catalan side as their reference point: "We are striving to be like Barcelona, they are the inspiration.
"Barcelona are the reference point in football today, not Manchester City.
“It is a matter of opinion whether City provide the closest parallel to Anzhi, money should not be the reason to compare these clubs.
“The goal at Anzhi is to achieve something from a region that has not been explored and to bring this team, through a nice football philosophy, to a better standing in the world of football. And that is it."
The Cameroonian also commented on what his role off the pitch was at the club, as it is clear that he was wanted for more than his footballing ability.
"I am really happy to see that there is an interest to follow me and to discuss the reasons why I came to the club because the first goal was to bring interest from Europe,
 "The club is not only a football club, it represents the whole region and it represents the hope of everything.
"I must say, though, that I am not a politician and I don't know how to do politics. I am a footballer, I know how to play football and I know how to manage projects in the area of football. This is what I want to limit myself to."

Samuel Eto'o Fils News~Samuel Eto’o summoned by Cameroon FA after friendly match boycott

Cameroon captain Samuel Eto’o and vice-captain Eyong Enoh have been summoned by the Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) to appear before a special disciplinary council following the team’s refusal to travel to Algiers to play an international friendly against Algeria on November 15.
The Fecafoot president Iya Mohamed earlier lodged a complaint to the disciplinary arm of the body against the Indomitable Lions after the incident.
On behalf of the team, Eto’o and Enoh will be asked to explain why they boycotted the Algiers meeting despite the provision of bonuses from the LG Cup 24 hours prior the friendly by the Cameroon sports ministry.
After winning the LG Cup in Marrakech over hosts Morocco on November 13, the Cameroon players had insisted on the payment of their bonuses before proceeding to play Algeria. But the funds finally arrived on November 14, which the players considered too late and subsequently bowed out of the arrangements.
The Fecafoot will hold an urgent meeting on Thursday November 24 with the aim of resolving the crisis, while Fifa will soon pronounce judgement on a complaint filed by the Algeria Football Federation against the Fecafoot over the botched friendly match.
This is not the first time the Anzhi forward is appearing before Cameroon FA disciplinary committee. Last June, he was summoned for challenging then coach Javier Clemente’s substitution of Choupo-Moting during their goalless clash against Senegal in the 2012 Afcon qualifiers. He was eventually exonerated.

Samuel Eto'o

 

Passport

First name

Samuel

Last name

Eto'o Fils

Nationality

Cameroon

Date of birth

10 March 1981

Age

30

Country of birth

Cameroon

Place of birth

N'kon

Position

Attacker

Height

180 cm

Weight

75 kg

Foot

Right

Career

Season	Team	Comp
2011/2012	Anzhi Makhachkala	PRL	929	11	10	1	3	1	8	3	0	0
2011/2012	Internazionale	SEA	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
2010/2011	Internazionale	SEA	2962	35	35	0	9	0	21	3	0	0
2009/2010	Internazionale	SEA	2499	32	27	5	7	0	12	5	0	0
2008/2009	Barcelona	PRD	?	36	34	2	14	?	30	9	0	0
2007/2008	Barcelona	PRD	?	18	?	?	?	?	16	?	?	?
2006/2007	Barcelona	PRD	?	19	?	?	?	?	11	?	?	?
2005/2006	Barcelona	PRD	?	34	?	?	?	?	27	?	?	?
2004/2005	Barcelona	PRD	?	37	?	?	?	?	25	?	?	?
2003/2004	Mallorca	PRD	?	32	?	?	?	?	17	?	?	?
2002/2003	Mallorca	PRD	?	29	?	?	?	?	14	?	?	?
2001/2002	Mallorca	PRD	?	29	?	?	?	?	6	?	?	?
2000/2001	Mallorca	PRD	?	25	?	?	?	?	11	?	?	?
1999/2000	Mallorca	PRD	?	9	?	?	?	?	6	?	?	?
1999/2000	Real Madrid	PRD	?	2	?	?	?	?	0	?	?	?
1998/1999	Real Madrid	PRD	?	1	?	?	?	?	0	?	?	?
1997/1998	Leganés	SED	?	28	?	?	?	?	3	?	?	?
Total			6390	377	106	8	33	1	207	20	0	0

Trophies

Club Domestic
Primera División	Winner	3x	2008/2009, 2005/2006, 2004/2005
	Runner-up	2x	2006/2007, 1998/1999
Serie A	Winner	1x	2009/2010
	Runner-up	1x	2010/2011
Copa del Rey	Winner	2x	2008/2009, 2002/2003
Super Cup	Winner	2x	2006/2007, 2005/2006
	Runner-up	1x	2003/2004
Coppa Italia	Winner	2x	2010/2011, 2009/2010
Super Cup	Winner	1x	2010/2011
	Runner-up	1x	2009/2010
Club International
UEFA Champions League	Winner	3x	2009/2010, 2008/2009, 2005/2006
UEFA Super Cup	Runner-up	3x	2010/2011, 2006/2007, 1998/1999
FIFA Club World Cup	Runner-up	1x	2006 Japan
Inter Continental Cup	Winner	1x	1998

Transfers & Loans

Per	From	To	Value
23/08/11	Internazionale	Anzhi Makhachkala	€ 27M
28/07/09	Barcelona	Internazionale	€ 20M
01/08/04	Mallorca	Barcelona	€ 27M
01/01/00	Real Madrid	Mallorca	€ 5M
01/08/97	Real Madrid	Leganés	Loan

Matches of S. Eto'o

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Sun	27/11/11	PRL	Anzhi Makhachkala	2 - 1	CSKA Moskva		View events	More info
Fri	18/11/11	PRL	Zenit	0 - 0	Anzhi Makhachkala		View events	More info
Sat	05/11/11	PRL	Anzhi Makhachkala	3 - 1	Krylya Sovetov	x2	View events	More info
Sat	29/10/11	PRL	Anzhi Makhachkala	2 - 1	Amkar Perm'		View events	More info
Sun	23/10/11	PRL	Anzhi Makhachkala	3 - 5	CSKA Moskva		View events	More info
Sun	16/10/11	PRL	Spartak Nal'chik	1 - 1	Anzhi Makhachkala		View events	More info
Fri	07/10/11	ACO	Congo DR	2 - 3	Cameroon		View events	More info
Sun	02/10/11	PRL	Anzhi Makhachkala	0 - 1	Lokomotiv Moskva		View events	More info
Mon	26/09/11	PRL	Anzhi Makhachkala	2 - 2	Terek Grozny		View events	More info
Wed	21/09/11	CUP	Dinamo Moskva	E 1 - 0	Anzhi Makhachkala		View events	More info