Cameroon: Sports Ministry Signs New Coach, Controversy Endures

Marc Brys, the coach named by the ministry of sports was officially signed in for at least 2 years.

He was expected to start a review of sports infrastructure on Tuesday as he eyes the preparation of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

In a statement released last week, president of the Cameroon Football Federation, Samuel Eto’o expressed his astonishment at FECAFOOT’s exclusion from the decision to hire Mark Brys, a Belgian football manager and former player. The 61-year-old has never headed a national team.

In Cameroon, the state pays the salary of the coach.

However, according to FIFA regulations, the signatures of the FECAFOOT and the Sports minister are required when a new coach is hired.

Speculations have been rife as to what Eto’o will do. Some have claimed that he would name another coach.

As the Indomitable Lions await a conclusion to the dispute, all eyes are on the June 7th fixture that will pit Cameroon against Cape Verde.