Legendary footballer Samuel Eto'o has expressed his deep gratitude to the Niger Football Federation, its president Djibrilla Hema Hamidou, and the people of Niger in a moving message posted on his Facebook page. Eto'o's visit to Niger on August 10 was marked by a warm welcome and great appreciation for the country's progress in sports infrastructure and organization.
” My infinite gratitude to the Niger Football Federation, to President Djibrilla Hema Hamidou, and to all the Nigerien people “, Eto'o wrote. He praised the Nigerian Football Federation for the quality of its equipment and the significant improvements in infrastructure he has observed. I was particularly struck by the infrastructural leap and the level of organization of our Nigerian counterparts. ” he noted.
Eto'o also congratulated President Djibrilla Hema Hamidou and his administration for their efforts, expressing hope that these advances will translate into sporting successes that will enhance the prestige of the Nigerien flag. I hope that these efforts will be crowned with sporting successes which will enhance the prestige of the Nigerian flag. ” he added.
The famous footballer highlighted the progress made in the sports field, particularly football, under the joint leadership of the Nigerien authorities and the football federation. Efforts of which the Nigerien people can legitimately be proud ” he stressed.
During his visit, Eto'o also had the honour of being received by His Excellency, Brigadier General Abdourahame Tchiani, President of the National Council in Niamey. I also express my deep gratitude to His Excellency, Brigadier General Abdourahame Tchiani, President of the National Council in Niamey, for honoring me with an audience during my stay. ” he said.
Eto'o stressed the importance of collaboration between national football federations to elevate African football on the world stage. This visit reinforced my conviction of a necessary and indispensable collaboration, even of a camaraderie between our national football federations, to make African football better represented, more attractive, and above all more influential. ” he concluded.
This message from Samuel Eto'o takes on particular resonance in light of the current challenges facing Cameroon's football infrastructure and the lack of collaboration between FECAFOOT and the Ministry of Sports and Physical Education.
It highlights Eto'o's belief in the importance of a vital partnership between football federations to make African football more influential and attractive, while also highlighting his love for collaborations aimed at developing this beautiful game. His visit to Niger reinforced his belief in the power of unity and cooperation to achieve these goals.
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