{"id":60157,"date":"2025-08-09T20:25:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T20:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/etoo-reacts-strongly-to-ban-from-cameroon-dressing-room"},"modified":"2025-08-09T20:56:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T20:56:53","slug":"etoo-reacts-strongly-to-ban-from-cameroon-dressing-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/etoo-reacts-strongly-to-ban-from-cameroon-dressing-room","title":{"rendered":"Eto\u2019O Reacts Strongly to Ban from Cameroon Dressing Room"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Cameroon FA president Samuel Eto\u2019o has hit back at reports that he has been barred from entering the Indomitable Lions\u2019 dressing room or taking part in training sessions with the national team.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in an interview, the former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker expressed disbelief at the alleged restrictions placed on him, insisting his authority within the national team setup remains unquestionable.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey tell me I\u2019m not allowed to train or spend time with the Indomitable Lions. In which country? They tell me I\u2019m not allowed to enter a dressing room, even though I\u2019m the boss of the dressing room.<\/p>\n<p>My signature alone is enough for anyone to enter anywhere! I don\u2019t hate anyone who criticizes me. But I also understand that they have to live and every time they get paid, they have to write something.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Eto\u2019o, who has been at the helm of Cameroon\u2019s football federation since 2021, has faced growing scrutiny over his leadership style, with critics accusing him of overstepping his role in team affairs. However, the two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner remains defiant, insisting that his actions are driven by a desire to see the national team succeed.<\/p>\n<p>The Indomitable Lions are currently preparing for upcoming international fixtures, and the tension surrounding the FA president\u2019s involvement adds another layer of intrigue to Cameroon\u2019s camp ahead of crucial matches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Lesotho<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. Cameroon FA president Samuel Eto\u2019o has hit back at reports that he has been barred from entering the Indomitable Lions\u2019 dressing room or taking part in training sessions with the national team. 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