Because of this Samuel Eto’o was compelled to vary locations on the funeral of former CAF president Issa Hayatou

The funeral of the previous president of the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF), Issa Hayatou, was held this Friday, August 16 in Garoua.

Throughout this occasion which introduced collectively many personalities from the world of soccer and politics, an uncommon occasion occurred.

Samuel Eto’o, president of the Cameroon Soccer Federation (Fecafoot), was initially positioned within the first seats, together with distinguished figures such because the president of FIFA and CAF. Nevertheless, on the request of protocol, the famous person shall be compelled to maneuver his place to search out himself within the third row, simply earlier than the arrival of the Sports activities Minister. A few of his followers noticed this modification of venue as disrespectful to an African soccer legend.

In keeping with info gathered by your net media 237actu.com, Samuel Eto’o has truly surrendered to the Minister of State, Minister of Tourism and Recreation, Bello Bouba Maigari. The latter was not introduced on the funeral, on account of well being issues. On the final minute he confirmed up, forcing protocol to rearrange the seats and transfer Samuel Eto’o to make room.