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'Infantino is the one who has brought the most to Africa' says Samuel Eto'o

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In an interview with FRANCE 24, former football star and current president of the Cameroonian Football Federation Samuel Eto'o spoke about the recent backlash towards FIFA president Gianni Infantino and confirmed he will support him for re-election b…

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  • In an interview with FRANCE 24, former football star and current president of the Cameroonian Football Federation Samuel Eto'o spoke about the recent backlash towards FIFA president Gianni Infantino and confirmed he will support him for re-election b…
  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:31:49 UTC.

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  1. Rwanda positions itself as an African space pioneer

  2. South Korea to boost artificial intelligence ties with Africa

  3. France withdraws support for Infantino in FIFA presidential election

  4. French Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA President Infantino

  5. Gianni Infantino: French Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA chief

  6. 'Infantino is the one who has brought the most to Africa' says Samuel Eto'o

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