Samuel Eto'o Fils, President of the Cameroon Football Association and former striker for Barcelona and Chelsea, has been fined $200,000 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

Eto'o was under investigation for alleged match manipulation and violations of football ethics and integrity.

Although the CAF Disciplinary Committee found no substantial evidence of match manipulation, they determined that Eto'o's ambassadorial role with a betting company breached ethical standards.

"The Disciplinary Board ruled that, as it stands, there is insufficient proof to find Mr. Samuel Eto'o Fils and Mr. Valentin Nkwain guilty of match manipulation," stated a CAF announcement on Thursday evening.

"However, the Disciplinary Board found Mr. Eto'o to have seriously violated the principles of ethics, integrity, and sportsmanship as provided in Article 2, paragraph 3 of the CAF Statutes by signing a Brand Ambassador contract with the company 1XBET in exchange for remuneration and consequently fined Mr. Eto’o an amount of 200,000 USD."

The statement did not clarify whether Eto'o can appeal the decision.

Samuel Eto'o, who has been Cameroon FA president for about three years, enjoyed a distinguished football career prior to his administrative role.