Cameroon’s Volker Finke Faces Uncertainty Ahead of 2017 AFCON Qualifiers
With just 60 days remaining before Cameroon’s opening match of the 2017 AFCON qualifiers, coach Volker Finke finds himself in a state of uncertainty. His contract is set to expire next month, and the German coach’s future is clouded with doubt.
Finke’s tenure has been marked by struggles, including a failed 2014 World Cup campaign and an underwhelming performance in the 2015 AFCON, where Cameroon was eliminated in the first round. The team’s lack of success, combined with Finke’s strained relationship with the local press, has eroded his popularity in the country. These factors have sparked a heated debate in Cameroon, particularly among sports journalists, with many questioning his ability to lead the team forward.
Despite the growing uncertainty, neither FECAFOOT (Cameroon’s football federation) nor the Ministry of Sports has made any official comment on Finke’s future.
As Cameroon prepares for a challenging qualifying campaign, they find themselves in a tough group alongside South Africa, Gambia, and Mauritania. The pressure is mounting on Finke, and with his contract expiring soon, it remains to be seen whether he will lead the team into the qualifiers or if a change will be made before the competition begins.
