Cameroon head coach Marc Brys stopped short of confirming his resignation on Friday evening, offering vague responses when pressed about his reported departure from the national team.
Speaking during the primetime 8 p.m. news broadcast on CRTV, Cameroon’s state television channel, the 63-year-old Belgian tactician appeared shortly after arriving in Yaoundé.
Public anticipation was high, with many expecting him to directly address the confusion surrounding his alleged resignation, which sparked widespread speculation and criticism last week.
The controversy stemmed from reports by Jeune Afrique and the Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot), both asserting that Brys had resigned from his role as head coach. A
ccording to those sources, his departure was prompted by prolonged salary delays. However, once the outstanding payments were transferred, Brys is said to have reversed his decision and opted to continue.
When asked plainly during the live broadcast whether he had indeed resigned, Brys avoided giving a clear answer. Instead, he offered a roundabout response that hinted at frustration without confirming the act itself.
“I don’t want to talk about that,” Brys said. “But sometimes you find yourself in a situation where you’re extremely angry and it’s not okay, and I say that with a lot of respect. What matters most is the game. I don’t want to dwell on that. We need to throw it all away and stay focused on our objectives.”
While Brys’s comments acknowledged the emotional strain brought on by unpaid wages and the friction it caused, he stopped short of outright admitting that he had submitted a resignation.
His tone, however, suggested that the rumors were not entirely unfounded and that his frustration had reached a boiling point before he eventually reconsidered.
The incident has added another chapter to the uneasy relationship between Brys and Fecafoot. Since his appointment earlier this year, his tenure has been marked by tension with the federation, particularly its president, Samuel Eto’o.
Following the coach’s initial denial of resignation, both Eto’o and Fecafoot were quick to push back, calling attention to the inconsistency in Brys’s public stance.
Observers now suggest that Friday’s interview was an attempt by the coach to defuse the controversy while shifting attention back to preparations for upcoming fixtures. However, his refusal to offer a definitive statement has only fueled speculation and provided further fodder for critics.
For now, Brys remains in his post, with his priority seemingly on stabilising the national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Whether the recent episode affects his standing within Fecafoot remains to be seen, but what’s clear is that trust between the two sides remains fragile.
🔴 Marc Brys au sujet de sa démission :
« Marc Brys, avez-vous démissionné ? Je ne veux pas parler de ça. Mais parfois tu entres dans une situation où tu es vraiment fâché et c’est pas correct et c’est avec beaucoup de respect que je dis ça. Le plus important, c’est le match.… pic.twitter.com/XQVmNbmHmB
— AllezLesLions (@AllezLesLions) August 1, 2025
