Samuel Eto’o’s appointments spark controversy amidst Fécafoot shake-up
Samuel Eto’o, the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fécafoot), announced several key appointments on Thursday. However, these nominations have raised questions about their impact on the coaching staff under Marc Brys.
Following an ultimatum issued by the Fécafoot Emergency Committee in early April, Samuel Eto’o was tasked with appointing his own staff within 72 hours.
However, the recent appointments made by Eto’o have failed to significantly alter the composition of Marc Brys’ coaching team.
Despite speculation suggesting a major overhaul, the actual changes appear minimal, leaving many to wonder about the underlying motives behind Eto’o’s decisions.
In a press release dated May 2, it was revealed that Serge Pensy and Sarah Ntui Nkongho have been appointed as deputy coordinators under Benjamin Banlock.
Notably, Banlock retains his position as coordinator of the national selections, suggesting a reinforcement of his authority within the organization.
This decision comes amidst rumors of Banlock’s potential removal, which had been speculated as a means to appease Samuel Eto’o, who had previously expressed discontent with Banlock’s role.
Furthermore, Ernest Obama has been appointed as the mission manager for the Fécafoot presidency, relinquishing his previous roles as spokesperson and press manager to Ibrahim Hawah.
Additionally, Zeinabou Evele has been reassigned to the North-West Regional League as delegated mission manager, signaling a shift in her responsibilities within the organization.
The lack of significant changes to the coaching staff has led to questions regarding the effectiveness of Eto’o’s appointments and their potential impact on the future direction of Cameroonian football.
As stakeholders await further developments, the football community remains divided over the implications of these decisions made by Samuel Eto’o within Fécafoot.
🔴 La FECAFOOT procède à plusieurs nominations 🇨🇲:
▪️Ernest Obama, Chargé de Missions auprès de la Présidence de la FECAFOOT
▪️Pensy Serge Reinold, Coordonnateur adjoint 1 à la Coordination Générale des Sélections Nationales
▪️Ashu Ntui Nkongho Sarah, Coordonnateur adjoint 2 à… pic.twitter.com/VMtCjW7wAf
— AllezLesLions (@AllezLesLions) May 2, 2024
