Eto'o launches Aids campaign

The world's best-paid footballer, Samuel Eto'o, launched an Aids campaign ahead of the opening Africa Cup of Nations match on Monday, according to supersport.com.

At a press conference ahead of Gabon's group C game against Niger, Eto'o said that Aids was still considered a taboo in Africa.

"We need to change this, we have to talk about Aids. I am pleased to be able to contribute towards this."

The former African Footballer of the Year said that players also needed to be involved in the fight against Aids. "It is not enough to stop at titles, we have to get the message out there."

The "3-0: Afcon Without Aids" campaign was initiated by the foundation of the wife of the Gabonese president, Sylvia Bongo Ondimba.