Cameroon’s national team coach Marc Brys has denied reports of his resignation, hours after speculation spread that he had stepped down due to unpaid wages — a claim now shrouded in political tension and institutional conflict.
The unexpected saga unfolded on Wednesday when reports emerged suggesting that the Belgian had quit his post as head coach of the Indomitable Lions.
However, Brys swiftly responded, issuing a press release firmly denying the claims and suggesting the rumour had been propagated — or perhaps even fabricated — by the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot).
“I have not resigned and I remain committed to continuing my mission with the Indomitable Lions,” Brys stated, dismissing suggestions of a walkout and indirectly accusing Fecafoot of fuelling the narrative.
In an effort to quell the growing confusion, the Ministry of Sports and Physical Education (Minsep), which had officially appointed Brys earlier this year, stepped in.
A statement signed by Minister Narcisse Mouelle Kombi reassured the public that, following a phone conversation with the coach, “Mr. Marc Brys had not resigned from his duties.”
Sources stated that Brys had indeed tendered his resignation, frustrated by persistent salary delays.
The coach, appointed in a climate already fraught with tension between the Ministry and Fecafoot, had reportedly reached a breaking point.
But the situation quickly escalated beyond football.
With Cameroon approaching a critical presidential election on 12 October, political leaders were reportedly determined to avoid a public scandal that could damage the government’s image.
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According to insider accounts, high-level political pressure was exerted on Minsep, who had supported Brys in his earlier power struggle with Fecafoot president Samuel Eto’o.
Faced with mounting urgency, Minsep is said to have swiftly intervened, paying the outstanding salary arrears and persuading Brys to stay on — at least for the immediate future.
The Belgian coach ultimately agreed, driven in part by the need to maintain stability ahead of crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers in early September against Eswatini and Cape Verde.
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The affair has once again exposed the fractured state of Cameroonian football governance, with deep-rooted divisions between political authorities and football officials playing out in public view.
While Brys remains in post, for now, the uncertainty surrounding his tenure raises concerns over the team’s preparation and unity ahead of key international fixtures.
