The second vice-president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Constant Omari, said he spoke more than half an hour with Cameroonian legend Samuel Eto'o to clarify CAF's position.
" I explained to him the motivations for the release of President Ahmad. He understood them. All Cameroonian stars want their country to host a beautiful African Cup of Nations. I told him that CAF's concern is first and foremost to protect and preserve the African players, "said the Congolese in the columns of L'Equipe. |
| Cameroon - Controversy Over The Organization Of CAN 2019: CAF Tries To Improve Its Image With Samuel Eto'o |
During a stay in Burkina Faso at the end of July, CAF President Ahmad Ahmad declared that, as things stand, and with the new specifications, Cameroon is not ready to organize an even CAN 4 teams.
The statements of the CAF president were not appreciated by the Cameroonian federation and its predecessor Issa Hayatou. The President of the Republic, Paul Biya, also made an exit to decide on the question: " CAN 2019 is already tomorrow. You have an appointment with sporting Africa right here in Cameroon. And Cameroon will be ready. And Cameroon will be ready on the day said. I commit myself to it ".
It was during the reception ceremony offered to the medalists of the last games of La Francophonie, on August 10, 2017 in Yaoundé.
