The Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has hit back at FIFA following the six-month ban imposed on its president, Samuel Eto'o.
World football's governing body confirmed in a statement on Monday that it had sanctioned the 43-year-old for breaching its disciplinary code.
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The retired striker has thus been banned from attending any FECAFOOT matches, in all categories and age groups, for six months.
This came following the federation president's interaction with match officials after Cameroon suffered a 3-1 defeat to Brazil in the round of 16 at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in Colombia last month.
FECAFOOT, in an official statement, has since it back at FIFA for the verdict.
"Throughout the aforementioned match, obvious refereeing errors were noticed by all spectators and television viewers who watched the match live or on television," part of the statement read.
"For example, the Brazilian team's equaliser was irrevocably tainted by a number of irregularities.
"It is worth noting that during the match between Cameroon and Colombia, which was officiated by the same referee, an obvious penalty was unfortunately not given to the Cameroonian team.
"Following the Brazil vs Cameroon match, the President of FECAFOOT, who was present at the stadium, respectfully brought to the attention of the officials the errors which, unfortunately for Cameroon, altered the results of the two matches.
"The Cameroon Football Federation is surprised and disappointed by this unfortunate decision, which appears to be based on a misinterpretation of the actions of its president, Mr. Eto'o Fils Samuel.
"It strongly believes that this decision is misguided and that it will not prevent him from carrying out his duties at the head of FECAFOOT.
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"As President of FECAFOOT, Mr Eto'o is entitled to use the legal means at his disposal to ensure that justice is done in this matter."
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— Fecafoot-Officiel (@FecafootOfficie) October 1, 2024