African players abroad Etienne Eto’o : Samuel Eto’o’s son signs with Portuguese side Vitoria Guimarães

Etienne Eto'o

Etienne Eto’o who is the son of Cameroon, FC Barcelona and Inter Milan legend Samuel Eto’o has signed a contract with ¨Portuguese outfit Vitoria Guimarães.

The 19-year old has been given a trial with Vitoria weeks ago. And he convinced the officials who decided to hand him un undisclosed contract with the U-23 side.

“Vitória Sport Clube announces the signing of Etienne Eto’o, 19, who has joined the Victorian Under-23 team, coached by Luiz Felipe”, the club wrote on their official website.

Read more : Etienne Eto’o wants to be ‘better’ than fis father Samuel

Etienne Eto'o in action during the AFCON U20.
Etienne Eto’o in action during the AFCON U20.

Etienne Eto’o has been instrumental with Cameroon U-20 team when they was in Mauritania earlier this year for the AFCON U-20.

He scored a brace including a sensational free-kick against Mozambique on matchday 3 of the group stages to popularise his name around the world.

However, young Indomitable Lions were beaten on penalties by Ghana (1-1, 2-4) in quarterfinals.

In addition, Eto’o has had stints with Mallorca, Baléares and Oviedo in the past.


Aimé ATTI

Aimé ATTI is a bilingual journalist who breathes football and shares his passion on Africa Top Sports

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