Former Newcastle United Midfielder Geremi Banned from Football for Five Years

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Former Newcastle United midfielder Geremi, a 46-year-old Cameroonian footballer, has been banned from all football-related activities for five years by the Cameroon Football Federation (FeCafoot). The ban and a fine of ten million West African francs (£13,000) stem from a dispute with Cameroon FA president Samuel Eto'o, which occurred during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Geremi has been banned from football for five years and fined ten million West African francs (£13,000) by the Cameroon FA for breaking the code of ethics.
  • The incident occurred during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations when Geremi attempted to enter the Cameroon dressing room following their victory over Gambia.
  • A member of Eto'o's staff forcibly removed Geremi, sparking a tense confrontation, according to Foot Boom.
  • Geremi's assistant, Daniel Blaise Ngos, received a two-year ban and was issued a £6,500 fine for his role in the incident.
  • Geremi played for Newcastle United from 2007 to 2009, making a total of 54 appearances and serving as captain for a brief period.
  • He spent the first half of the Championship title-winning campaign at Newcastle before making a move to Turkish side MKE Ankaragucu.

Statistics:

  • Five years: duration of Geremi's ban
  • Ten million West African francs: amount of Geremi's fine
  • £13,000: equivalent value of Geremi's fine in British pounds
  • 54 appearances: total number of appearances by Geremi during his time at Newcastle United
  • 2007-2009: years Geremi played for Newcastle United
  • 2023: year in which the Africa Cup of Nations incident occurred

Sources:

  • Foot Boo
  • FeCafoot (FeCafoot declaration)
  • Geremi's playing history at Newcastle United