In a stunning return to continental football leadership, Cameroonian football icon Samuel Eto’o Fils has been appointed Chairman of the CAF Technical Committee cementing his influence on African football’s future.

Despite a tumultuous relationship with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Eto’o’s remarkable resilience and legendary career have propelled him into one of the body’s most strategic roles. Currently serving as President of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), the former Barcelona star adds this new appointment to his growing list of responsibilities, including his seat on the CAF Executive Committee.

Eto’o’s appointment comes after a dramatic period that saw him disqualified from participating in CAF’s recent elections. Unshaken, he took his battle to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), where he successfully appealed and was later reinstated ultimately emerging victorious in the election.

Now entrusted with guiding CAF’s technical direction, Eto’o is expected to offer critical insights and strategies to shape upcoming major continental competitions. His rise to this position signals not only a personal comeback but also a renewed vision for African football led by one of its most decorated sons.

Eto’o’s blend of experience, leadership, and football intellect positions him as a driving force behind CAF’s technical evolution and a symbol of perseverance on and off the pitch.