Cameroon’s build-up to AFCON 2025 has been plunged into upheaval after the sudden dismissal of head coach Marc Brys, just three weeks before the tournament in Morocco.
The Belgian’s exit marks the culmination of a turbulent relationship with FECAFOOT president Samuel Eto’o, fraught with disputes over authority, communication, and squad management. Tensions escalated further following renewed disagreements with the Ministry of Sports, leaving the Indomitable Lions without their seasoned tactician at a critical juncture.
In an urgent reshuffle, Eto’o has appointed David Pagou as head coach, with Martin Ndtoungou Mpile stepping in as Technical Director to assemble a new technical staff under immense time pressure.
The crisis is compounded by headline-grabbing squad decisions, including the omissions of star goalkeeper André Onana and captain Vincent Aboubakar, moves that have deepened concerns over instability and internal politics within the camp.
With the tournament looming, Cameroon now faces a formidable challenge, to restore unity, sharpen focus, and rally a restructured squad capable of carrying the hopes of a football-obsessed nation amid off-field turbulence.