The football star, Samuel Eto'o, took to his Facebook page on January 2, 2016, at around 6:01 p.m, to wish his 7,642,214 fans a happy New Year in both French and English.

« Ma famille se joint à moi pour vous souhaiter une heureuse année 2016. Recevez tous nos vœux de paix, amour, santé et réussite! »

"My family and I wish you a happy 2016! May this year be filled with peace, love, health and success!" he wrote on his official page.

Check out his Facebook post below.