Following Cameroon’s elimination in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, FECAFOOT president Samuel Eto’o sent an official message to Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.
In his letter, Eto’o congratulated Morocco on their victory in the match played on January 9, 2026, at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. He praised the spirit of fair play displayed during the encounter and highlighted the excellent organization of the tournament.
The former Cameroon captain also expressed his gratitude for the warm hospitality shown to the Cameroonian delegation and wished the Atlas Lions success for the remainder of the competition, reaffirming the strong ties between the two nations.
Full speech
« Mr President,
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon’s participation in this Africa Cup of Nations came to an end after the quarter-final match played on Friday, 9 January 2026, at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The match was won by the Moroccan team.On behalf of the Cameroonian delegation and Cameroonian supporters, I would like to extend our respectful greetings and sporting congratulations to you, in a spirit of fair play and mutual consideration.We would also like to express our deep gratitude for the exemplary organisation of this competition, as well as for the warm, friendly and welcoming reception given to our team, our delegation and our supporters by the Moroccan people. The hospitality shown in all the venues visited is a testament to the remarkable preparatory work carried out by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.We wish the Atlas Lions the best of luck for the rest of the competition.Thanking you once again for the strength of our fraternal ties, I remain, Mr President, yours sincerely, with the peaceful and respectful regards of the Cameroon Football Federation.
