Wed Jun 19 21:36:37 SAST 2013
Wed Jun 19 21:36:37 SAST 2013

Eto'o back for Afcon opener

Aug 27, 2012 | Reuters | 5 comments

YAOUNDE - Samuel Eto'o will end a lengthy international suspension next month after being recalled by Cameroon for an Africa Nations Cup first round leg qualifier against Cape Verde Islands.

RECALLED: Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o

The 31-year-old forward was banned for eight months after leading a player strike in November over unpaid bonuses. The row caused the team to cancel a friendly in Algeria.

The ban was expected to end the career of the four-time African Footballer of the Year widely regarded as Cameroon's greatest player.

Eto'o, though, will return against Cape Verde Islands in Praia on September 8, the Cameroon Football Federation said at the weekend as they announced a 23-man squad.

Former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker Eto'o now plays for wealthy Russian Premier League side Anzhi Makhachkala.

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Wed Jun 19 21:36:37 SAST 2013 ::
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Aug 27, 2012

Ditete

You are bigger than the Cameroon Football Federation sani, they need you more than you need them, it clearly shows and you have handled this matter very well by keeping quite

You are indeed the greatest player boy keep it up :)
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Aug 27, 2012

Mgaraji

I agree with you Ditete le sani is the greatest African player of all time.
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Aug 27, 2012

TshamulungwiBoy

They miss his money more than anything
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Aug 27, 2012

WarrenG

He should tell cameroon to fok off! Focus on his club career. But I guess that's a bit boring these days...
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Aug 27, 2012

WarrenG

He should tell cameroon to pis.s off! Focus on his club career. But I guess that's a bit boring these days...
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