AFCON 2021: Samuel Eto responds as Senegal wins competition

Samuel Eto’o Fils, President of the Cameroonian Football Federation, has actually reacted to the victory of the Teranga Lions of Senegal at the just-concluded 2021 All African Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Cameroon.

Eto congratulated the Senegalese side for winning the competition hosted by his country, Cameroon.

In a series of tweets on Monday, the previous Barcelona legend stated history was composed with the just-concluded AFCON.

Eto also praised all teams that took part in the 2021 AFCON for providing their finest.

According to Eto: “This was #AFCON 2021 It has been a true honour to have hosted such a famous competition in Cameroon.

“Together, we’ve written history, forged friendships and demonstrated the unstoppable force that is African football. Congratulations to Senegal, our brand-new African champs.

“My deepest thanks to the contending teams for offering it your all, to the fans for your assistance, and to everyone involved in making this competition happen. MERCI.”

Senegal defeated Egypt to emerge winners of the most recent edition of the biennial tournament in Cameroon.