why Samuel Eto’o was in Reims on Sunday

Samuel Eto’o, president of the Cameroonian football federation, was seen in the bays of the Stade de France on Saturday for the final of the Coupe de France as well as Sunday afternoon at the Auguste-Delaune stadium, for the meeting between Reims and Lens.

Very involved in his mission, Samuel Eto’o has been hailed since the beginning of his mandate for his great presence on the ground, particularly across Cameroon. But the former Barcelona player is currently on a European tour to meet Cameroonian players scattered across the various championships.

Just over six months from the World Cup, the objective is obviously to strengthen ties with the players of his selection. But the aim of the president of the Cameroonian federation goes beyond: he will also meet the binationals to try to convince them to choose the selection of the Indomitable Lions.

Operation seduction by Hugo Ekitike?

During the match between Reims and Lens (1-2, 36th day of Ligue 1), this Sunday, He was therefore able to meet Ignatius Ganago, the Sang et Or striker, but also to chat with the young and promising Rémois Hugo Ekitike, whose roots are Cameroonian.

If the Champagne striker has made all his classes with the young selections of the France team, he could potentially still choose Cameroon in selection A. Didier Deschamps and Rigobert Song, the French and Cameroonian coaches, could have that in mind when of their next lists.