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This week, the Cameroonian football legend buried his father in his native Ngambi, months after his death.
This week, Samuel Eto'o buried the remains of his father, David Eto'o.
According to Kick442, the FECAFOOT president and Cameroonian football icon has officially laid his father to rest at the mortuary of the military hospital in Bonango, Douala, ahead of his final trip this weekend.
Samuel Eto'o buries his late father Credit: Instagram/Zone Presse
David Eto'o, who passed away in April 2023 at the age of 69, after a courageous battle with illness, will witness his funeral rites at his ancestral village of Ngambi in the Sanaga Maritime Division of the Coastal Region.
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Samuel Eto'o has abandoned the signing of the new coach in protest, highlighting deep tensions within the Cameroon Football Federation and issues of government interference.
Mourners gather in Douala to celebrate David Eto'o's legacy
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Samuel Eto'o buried his late father this weekend in his hometown | Credit: Kick442
The death of David Eto'o in April last year sparked an outpouring of sympathy for Samuel Eto'o's family.
During the burial held on Friday, a diverse group of mourners, including former CAF President Ahmad Ahmad, Constant Omari of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, ministers of state, and regional authorities, gathered in Douala to pay their respects during the emotional ceremony.
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Samuel Eto'o buries his late father Credit: Instagram
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Samuel Eto'o and his late father David Eto'o | Facebook
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Ito was left in tears when he finally buried his father Credit: Instagram/Zone Presse
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Mourners gathered to attend the burial of Samuel Eto'o's late father Credit: Kick442
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The funeral, which left Eto'o in tears, was attended by Eto'o's former teammates and dignitaries, reflecting the profound influence of David Eto'o, who was instrumental in his son's illustrious football career.
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Eto'o's father strongly supported him in his early years as a footballer, having watched him win trophies and collect numerous individual awards during his career.
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Cameroonian football icon Samuel Eto'o continues to inspire players long after his career has ended
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