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Geremi Banned from Football for Five Years after Incident at 2023 African Cup of Nations

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Cameroon Football Association (FeCafoot) has declared Geremi "guilty of breaking the behavior rules of our code of ethics" following an investigation into an incident during the 2023 African Cup of Nations. Geremi, a former Newcastle United midfielder, was involved in a heated exchange with a member of Cameroon FA president Samuel Eto'o's staff during a win over Gambia. The 46-year-old has been banned from "all forms of football activity for five years" and fined 10 million West African francs (£13,000). Geremi's assistant, Daniel Blaise Ngos, has received a two-year ban and a £6,500 fine.

Key Takeaways:

  • Geremi, a former Newcastle United midfielder, has been banned from football for five years after being found guilty of breaking the behavior rules of the Cameroon Football Association code of ethics.
  • The incident occurred during the 2023 African Cup of Nations, where Geremi was involved in a heated exchange with a member of Cameroon FA president Samuel Eto'o's staff.
  • Geremi has been fined 10 million West African francs (£13,000) and has until the end of the month to submit a written appeal.
  • Geremi's assistant, Daniel Blaise Ngos, has received a two-year ban and a £6,500 fine.
  • Geremi had a successful playing career, winning the Champions League twice with Real Madrid and the Premier League twice with Chelsea.
  • Geremi made 54 appearances for Newcastle United, scoring three goals, before joining MKE Ankaragücü in Turkey and eventually ending his career at Athlitiki Enosi Larissa.

Statistics:

  • 5 years: The duration of Geremi's ban from football activity
  • 10 million West African francs: The fine imposed upon Geremi
  • £13,000: The equivalent value of the fine in pounds
  • 2 years: The duration of Daniel Blaise Ngos' ban from football activity
  • £6,500: The fine imposed upon Daniel Blaise Ngos

Sources:

  • [www.shieldsgazette.com/newsletter](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/newsletter)
  • [www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/newcastle-united-anthony-elanga-nottingham-forest-swap-transfer-5177506](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/newcastle-united-anthony-elanga-nottingham-forest-swap-transfer-5177506)

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