In a stunning turn of events, Marc Brys has been dismissed as head coach of Cameroon before even overseeing a single match, following a heated dispute with Samuel Eto’o, the president of the Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot).
Martin Ndtoungou steps in as interim boss of the Indomitable Lions following an emergency session of Fecafoot’s executive committee.
The decision to replace Brys stemmed from “disrespectful comments,” an “outright refusal to collaborate,” and “inappropriate behavior” by Brys and his assistants, as stated in Fecafoot’s official statement.
Tensions escalated during a meeting between Eto’o and the newly appointed Belgian coach, resulting in a tense altercation. Video footage circulating on social media captured the cordial welcome turning into a contentious exchange.
The clash marked the first encounter between Eto’o and Brys, with the latter’s appointment by the sports ministry in April without Fecafoot’s consultation setting the stage for conflict.
Martin Ndtoungou assumes the interim coaching role amidst the turmoil, expected to unveil the squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Cape Verde and Angola during a press conference on Thursday.
The power struggle between the sports ministry and Fecafoot adds uncertainty ahead of Cameroon’s crucial qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the Indomitable Lions currently leading Group D.
