Samuel Eto’o has moved to end weeks of uncertainty around the Cameroon national team by confirming that David Pagou will continue as head coach of the Indomitable Lions, signalling a clear commitment to stability during a period of transition.
Speaking as president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot), Eto’o made it clear that the decision was deliberate rather than the result of a lack of alternatives.
He stressed that maintaining continuity on the bench is central to the federation’s current strategy, as the national side undergoes what he described as a rebuilding phase.
Speculation over Pagou’s future had intensified amid Cameroon’s recent challenges and the wider debate about the direction of the team.
Eto’o sought to draw a line under that discussion, insisting that repeated changes in leadership would only hinder progress and undermine the long-term project being pursued by the federation.
According to the former African Footballer of the Year, frequent managerial upheaval often leads to instability, confusion and a loss of identity.
He argued that Cameroon’s immediate priority is not short-term results achieved through abrupt decisions, but the gradual construction of a competitive and coherent team capable of sustained success.
As a result, there will be no sudden reset at the helm of the Indomitable Lions. Fecafoot has opted to place its confidence in Pagou, allowing him the time and space to develop his ideas, work with players over an extended period and establish a solid technical framework.
The federation believes this approach offers the best chance of building foundations that will endure beyond a single tournament or campaign.
Eto’o underlined that rebuilding a national team demands patience, organisation and trust in the technical staff already in place.
In his view, stability is essential if young players are to be integrated effectively and if the team is to rediscover consistency on and off the pitch.
With Pagou confirmed in his role, attention now turns to the next phase of Cameroon’s project.
The focus, according to the federation’s leadership, will be on long-term development rather than quick fixes or reactive decisions driven by short-term pressure.
For Pagou, the public backing from Eto’o represents a significant vote of confidence. For the players, it offers clarity after a period of uncertainty.
And for Cameroonian football, the message from Fecafoot is unambiguous: continuity, structure and patience will define the road ahead for the Indomitable Lions.
