Former Cameron striker Samuel Eto’o has received the Gold Card residency in the UAE. Major General Mohammad Ahmad Al Marri, director of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA), welcomed Eto’o. It was at GDRFA’s headquarters to present the gold card to the 39-year-old retired Cameroonian Football star.

The former Cameroon captain retired in 2019 after 22 years of career. Eto’o in his career scored more than 350 club goals on his way. He won four domestic club titles and three UEFA Champions League trophies.

Eto’o was regarded as one of the greatest African players of all time. As the satr won the African Player of the Year a record four times.

UAE have granted their gold card to big names sport names. They include Cristiano Ronaldo, Figo, Paul Pogba, Roberto Carlos, Romalu Lukaku, Didier Drogba, Miralem Pjanic. The world number one tennis player Novak Djokovic is also part of the list.

The granting of the gold card follows the UAE Cabinet’s move to provide long-term residency permits (gold cards) to creators, scientists and entrepreneurs based on their contribution and influence on society in the UAE.