World Cup 2026: Chancel Mbemba's kind gesture towards Samuel Eto'o

Author: lebledparle.comPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Cameroon

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World Cup 2026: Chancel Mbemba's kind gesture towards Samuel Eto'o

After helping DR Congo secure a valuable draw against Portugal in World Cup 2026 qualifiers, Chancel Mbemba gave his jersey to Samuel Eto'o. The president of the Cameroon Football Federation responded on Facebook, praising his 'little brother' and recalling their time together at Marseille. Eto'o wished Mbemba success and protection for the rest of his career.

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