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Samuel Eto’o

Monsieur le Président? Samuel Eto’o’s second act
Africa
/ 30 January 2022

Monsieur le Président? Samuel Eto’o’s second act

The world-famous footballer ran a stunning political campaign to win the top job at Cameroon’s football federation. Does he have his sights set even higher?

By The Continent
What lies behind Africa’s elusive World Cup glory?
Sport
/ 27 July 2021

What lies behind Africa’s elusive World Cup glory?

Men’s national football teams have done well in junior world tournaments, but that success hasn’t been replicated on the senior global stage. What causes this and how can it be corrected?

By Njie Enow
Eto’o on Castle Africa 5s
Videos
/ 12 February 2019

Eto’o on Castle Africa 5s

Samuel Eto’o, once again graced Johannesburg with his presence as he was on hand to kick off the second season of Castle Africa 5s.

By Staff Reporter
Eto’o in town to punt five-a-side women’s tourney
Article
/ 11 February 2019

Eto’o in town to punt five-a-side women’s tourney

A continental five-a-side competition, established last year by Castle Brewery, pits local teams against each other

By Luke Feltham
Mohamed Salah nets second African Footballer of the Year title
Article
/ 9 January 2019

Mohamed Salah nets second African Footballer of the Year title

Egypt and Liverpool soccer star Mohamed Salah has picked up the Confederation of African Football’s top player award for a second successive year

By Deutsche Welle 1
Africa’s promise still unfulfilled
Article
/ 29 June 2018

Africa’s promise still unfulfilled

The continent has everything it takes to win the World Cup, so why the repeated failures?

By Luke Feltham
Samuel Eto’o chats to M&G
Videos
/ 17 January 2018

Samuel Eto’o chats to M&G

Football legend Samuel Eto’o spoke to the Mail & Guardian about the criticisms African players face when making big money moves to less stellar clubs.

By Staff Reporter
A kick down memory lane
Article
/ 3 November 2017

A kick down memory lane

Luke Feltham anticipates another EPL corker and recalls games remarkable for their action and indelible memories

By Luke Feltham
Brazil 2014: Five things to know about African hopefuls
Article
/ 11 September 2013

Brazil 2014: Five things to know about African hopefuls

Here are five things to know about Africa’s final World Cup play-offs and the last 10 countries in contention for five spots in Brazil.

By Gerald Imray
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Article
/ 21 December 2010

Eto’o named African Footballer of the Year

Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o was named African Footballer of the Year a record fourth time at the annual Confederation of African Football awards.

By David Legge
African trio fail to impress
Article
/ 28 June 2010

African trio fail to impress

When Samuel Eto’o called Cameroon’s World Cup exit the biggest disappointment of his career, he knew it was his last chance to impress the world.

By Mark Namanya
Getting too big for their boots
Article
/ 25 June 2010

Getting too big for their boots

The advancement of football in Africa is being hamstrung by the gigantic egos of star players.

By Percy Zvomuya and Phathisani Moyo
‘I live in Europe but I sleep in Africa’
Article
/ 11 June 2010

‘I live in Europe but I sleep in Africa’

Cameroon captain Samuel Eto’o has travelled a long and tough road to achieve his dream of playing in a World Cup in Africa.

By Donald McRae
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Article
/ 14 January 2010

Afcon upsets continue

Gabon became the latest underdogs at the Africa Cup of Nations to punch above their weight when they beat continental giants Cameroon on Wednesday.

By Nick Reeves
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Article
/ 20 November 2008

Eto’o a no-show for match honouring Mandela

Cameroon and SA officials traded accusations on Wednesday after Samuel Eto’o failed to arrive in SA for a match honouring Nelson Mandela.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 17 September 2008

English success in Champions League

English clubs ran over their French counterparts on Tuesday as Liverpool and Chelsea beat Marseille and Bordeaux in the Champions League.

By Pirate Irwin

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