Cameroon Football Crisis Deepens as Government Plans Response to Samuel Eto’o
The trouble in Cameroonian football is growing, as the government prepares to respond to FECAFOOT president Samuel Eto’o’s decision to sack Indomitable Lions head coach Marc Brys.
Eto’o announced that Brys and his staff had been removed shortly after he was re-elected as president of the football federation. This move has created new tension between FECAFOOT and the government.
Marc Brys, a Belgian coach, was appointed by the Ministry of Sports after Cameroon’s poor performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. His appointment was made on the direct orders of President Paul Biya.
Reports say the Presidency has told the Minister of Sports, Narcisse Mouelle Kombi, not to react straight away. A source explained that by firing Brys — who was chosen by the government — Eto’o appears to be challenging the Presidency. The source also noted that Eto’o has named a replacement coach with no international experience.
The disagreement between FECAFOOT and the government continues to grow, and a major clash now seems likely as both sides fight for control of Cameroon’s national team ahead of important international matches.
