Died in 2023 in Douala, the father of the legend Samuel Eto'o Fils began his last journey for eternity on April 13, 2024. Posthumously decorated by the State, he was buried in the maritime Sanaga in Ngambè his native village, attracting several personalities and members of the government.
Never has an unfortunate event drawn so many people to the Sanaga Maritime over the last 20 years as the funeral of David Eto'o, father of the former footballer and president of the Cameroonian Football Federation Samuel Eto'o Fils. Several high-ranking international figures, members of the government, economic operators, political, sporting and cultural actors made the trip to Ngambè to express their attachment to the damaged family. Messages of comfort were sent to the president of Fecafoot from the four corners of the world. Oswald Baboke Minister and Deputy Director of the Civil Cabinet of the Presidency of the Republic represented Cameroonian President Paul Biya at his funeral.
He brings to these places a wreath of flowers from the presidential couple and a message of comfort to the family. In addition to Oswald Baboké, we were able to notice among others the presence of the governor of the coastal region Dieudonné Ivaha Diboua, Grégoire Owona (Minister of Labor and Social Security), Jean Ernest Massena Ngallè Bibehè (Minister of Transport), Célestine Ketcha Courtès (Minister of Housing), Joseph Le (Minister of Civil Service and Administrative Reform), Paul Atanga Nji (Minister of Territorial Administration), Jean de Dieu Momo (Minister Delegate to the mjustice) and several other senior figures of the Republic. A way of recognizing the value of the Eto'o family and the merit that the deceased had in the education of his children. The head of the family Samuel Eto'o thanked the President of the Republic Paul Biya in a moving speech for making the Ngambè village accessible: 'My father was a model for all of us, his disappearance leaves a big void, but his legacy and its values will continue to guide us. I thank the Head of State for making the Ngambè village accessible,” said Samuel Eto’o. The crowds broke the record both on the site and in the streets, sometimes causing traffic jams. However, photographers and other curious people do not miss any opportunity to capture souvenir photos with the stars present on the site.
A constellation of stars made the trip.
In Rock Star the former president of the Confederation of African Football Ahmad Ahmad, the former coach manager of the Indomitable Lions Rigobert Song Bahanag who made his first public appearance since the end of his contract with the Cameroon national team. Roger Milla, Patrick Mboma, Francis Ngannou, the former UFC champion. These champions were present in Ngambè. Longue Longue, the Xmaleya and the Guinean artist Grand P honored with their presence.
As a reminder, David Eto'o, the father of the legend Samuel Eto'o who died a little over a year ago, was buried in his native village in Ngambè. A church elder, he is undoubtedly going to continue the work left on earth with his father, the Almighty God.
J. Patrick DJON
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