Samuel Eto’o Handed 15 Match International Ban


Anzhi striker punished by Cameroon Football Federation.

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Cameroon captain Samuel Eto’o has been banned for 15 matches by the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot) for his role in a player’s strike.

The strike followed a row over bonuses after a tournament in Morocco in November and led to the cancellation of a friendly against Algeria.

Eto’o has 14 days to appeal the ban.

Vice-captain Enoh Eyong received a two-match ban, while Tottenham’s Benoit Assou-Ekotto was fined $1,980.

As it stands, Eto’o will miss the Indomitable Lions’ opening games in qualifying for both the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations and 2014 World Cup.

SOURCE: BBC Sport