Samuel Eto’o, President of the Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot), inaugurated a new training facility for the Association for the Fight against Delinquency Football Center (Alcd FC) in Ngaoundéré, Adamaoua region, on September 22, 2025.
Founded in 2006, Alcd FC has long been recognised as a hub for nurturing young football talent. Under the guidance of UEFA-certified trainer Jean Dangai, the centre has already produced around twenty promising players who have gone on to compete at national and international levels.
The inauguration aims to further professionalise youth football training while promoting the sport as a tool for social integration and the fight against exclusion.
“Through this project, Ngaoundéré confirms its place on the map of Cameroonian football, and the dream of seeing future ambassadors of the game emerge now seems closer to reality,” Eto’o said during the ceremony.
The initiative also drew praise from FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who in August expressed admiration for Eto’o’s leadership of Fecafoot during an interview in Nairobi.
“I had the pleasure of meeting with the President of the Cameroon Football Federation, Samuel Eto’o, about his plans for the development of football. I note the progress made in making our magnificent sport accessible to a greater number of people in his football-loving country,” Infantino said.
Eto’o, a former international player and legendary striker, brings extensive experience and a fresh perspective to his role at Fecafoot. Infantino noted that the Cameroonian federation is “reaping the benefits of its positive collaboration with FIFA’s initiatives, including the FIFA Forward program.”
The inauguration also signals Cameroon’s commitment to upcoming football milestones, including the qualifying matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the U-17 Women’s World Cup.
By strengthening youth development programs and investing in grassroots football, Eto’o aims to ensure that Cameroon continues to produce skilled players while using sport as a vehicle for social cohesion and national pride. The Ngaoundéré training centre represents a significant step in achieving these ambitions and solidifying Cameroon’s role as a powerhouse of African football.
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