The Separatist Group of Ambazonia has reportedly warned Nigeria legends Daniel Amokachi and Austin Jay-Jay Okocha not to honour Samuel Eto’o’s invitation for a tournament in Cameroon or they will loose their lives.
The Cameroon FA Boss invited both former Super Eagles and other legends for a tournament in Victoria, a city of Southwest Cameroon to promote relationships and football development in the country on Thursday, November 30.
However, the area is controlled by Ambazonian fighters who are claiming their independence from Cameroon.
A supposed leader of the Group named Chris Anon has even warned Okocha and Amokachi in a voicemail which Daily Post Nigeria got not to respond to Eto’o’s invitation as there will be a total lockdown in the city during the event.
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“The Restoration Fighters of Ambazonia Control Victoria and entire county and are committed to ensuring the lockdown. Our determination to safeguarding the integrity of Ambazonia independence struggle will not be deterred. We show no mercy for any persons who attempt to disregard the lockdown”, he said.
“It is essential to emphasise the severity of the situation and to caution against actions that could be misconstrued as aligning with any forms of propaganda.
“The football match proposed by Samuel Eto’o is very controversial; it is a misguided and insensitive initiative.
“That decision to involve international players from Nigeria is deeply troubling.
“The timing and location of the tournament give rise to suspicions.
“We seriously and strongly caution Jay Jay Okocha, Daniel Amokachi and others who are promoting and preparing to participate in the tournament to reconsider their involvement as their participation may unintentionally result in bloodshed.
“We cannot help but question Samuel Eto’o’s decision to organize this tournament in Victoria, an Ambazonia territory that has been marred by war for over seven years, for which 30,000 Ambazonians have been killed.
“It raises legitimate concerns about potential exploitation of the situation for purposes that are not in the best interests of Victoria and Ambazonia in general.”