Cameroon will utilise the upcoming FIFA international window in June to play friendly matches on Moroccan soil, but uncertainty surrounds their fixtures as head coach Marc Brys remains uninformed about the confirmed opponents.
One fixture is already on the calendar: the Indomitable Lions are scheduled to face Uganda on 6 June in Marrakech. The match, part of a mini-tournament involving several African nations, has been publicly confirmed by Uganda’s national team coach Paul Put, who also announced that his side will play against Gambia three days later on 9 June.
Despite these developments, Cameroon’s head coach Marc Brys admitted he has yet to receive any formal communication from the Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) regarding the full schedule or specific opponents.
Speaking in response to growing speculation, Brys acknowledged awareness of the tournament’s existence but stressed that he remains in the dark when it comes to confirmed details.
“I know something is being organised in Morocco,” said Brys, “but I haven’t received anything official. I don’t yet know who we’re playing.”
The lack of clarity has raised eyebrows given the proximity of the international window and the importance of these friendlies in preparing for the continuation of Cameroon’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.
As it stands, only Uganda’s participation in Cameroon’s schedule has been confirmed, while other nations—including Chad, Burundi, and Equatorial Guinea—have been rumoured as potential opponents, though Fecafoot has not provided confirmation.
These friendlies are seen as crucial preparation for Brys and his players as they seek to maintain momentum heading into the next stage of their World Cup qualifiers. Cameroon currently sit second in their qualifying group, with matches against Eswatini and Cape Verde scheduled for September.
Brys will be eager to use the June fixtures to test tactical plans, assess player form, and build team cohesion.
The uncertainty surrounding the June schedule is particularly notable given the relatively short period Brys has had at the helm of the national side.
The Belgian coach is still establishing his philosophy within the squad, and the upcoming friendlies represent a valuable opportunity to further develop his approach in a competitive setting.
Moreover, with the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on the horizon, these matches offer a critical chance to evaluate squad depth and identify emerging talent who could play a role in Cameroon’s continental ambitions.
Fecafoot has yet to issue an official statement addressing the confusion, leaving supporters and coaching staff alike waiting for clarification.
For now, Brys and his technical team must prepare with limited information, a situation that underscores broader concerns about communication and logistical coordination within the federation.
As Cameroon gears up for its June commitments, the onus is on Fecafoot to provide clear guidance and finalise the fixture list so that proper preparations can be made.
Until then, Brys and the Indomitable Lions continue their wait for confirmation—ready to compete, but still unsure of who they will face.
