During the inauguration of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) new headquarters on May 13, 2026, in Yaoundé, Samuel Eto'o proposed that Roger Milla become the president of the organization's foundation.
In an emotional speech, the FECAFOOT president paid tribute to Roger Milla, considering him his idol and a major figure in the history of Cameroonian football. Addressing the guests gathered for the ceremony, Eto'o stated, "Mr. Excellence, my idol, Mr. Albert Roger Milla, your little brother is before you to ask you to accept becoming president of the Cameroon Football Federation's foundation".
Eto'o took the opportunity to recall a personal memory that illustrates his admiration for the former number 9 of the Indomitable Lions. "That little child who asked for your red socks is before you," he added, drawing applause from the audience. This moment was one of the highlights of the inauguration of FECAFOOT's new headquarters, which took place in the presence of numerous figures from Cameroonian and African football.
The new FECAFOOT headquarters in Yaoundé is a major project aimed at modernizing Cameroonian football and improving the federation's governance. The building is presented as a modern infrastructure designed to meet the demands of contemporary football management. FECAFOOT officials believe that these facilities will provide an optimal working environment for technical and administrative teams, thereby strengthening the federation's institutional credibility.
The construction of this ultramodern headquarters had already been mentioned in 2012, highlighting FECAFOOT's desire to acquire modern infrastructure. This project is seen as a sign of maturity for the federation, aiming to support the country's development policy. The inauguration was preceded by a gala match and a concert, marking the importance of this event for Cameroonian football.
The event attracted numerous figures from Cameroonian and African football, underscoring the project's importance for the development of football in the country. The presence of CAF President Patrice Motsepe also marked the event. Samuel Eto'o's proposal for Roger Milla to lead the FECAFOOT foundation is a strong symbolic gesture, uniting generations of Cameroonian footballers around a common project. Milla's decision regarding this proposal is still awaited. The inauguration of this new headquarters marks an important step for the future of Cameroonian football.
