File Photo: Marc Brys, Cameroon men’s team coach. AFP
Brys, who took charge of the Indomitable Lions in April 2024, sent a letter to the Cameroonian Minister of Sports and Physical Education on Monday, citing unpaid salaries for himself and his technical staff for approximately 60 days as the reason for his resignation.
Local media reports suggest that strained relations between Brys and Samuel Eto’o, Cameroon legend and president of the (CFF), also contributed to the coach’s departure.
The reports indicate that disagreements centered on team management and player selection.
During his tenure, the 63-year-old guided Cameroon through 12 matches, winning seven and drawing five.
Brys’s resignation comes at a critical time, with the Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to take place in Morocco in four months.
Cameroon, five-time African champions, has been drawn in a group alongside defending champions Ivory Coast, Gabon, and Mozambique.
In the ongoing World Cup qualifiers, Cameroon currently sit second in their group, one point behind leaders Cape Verde, with four matches remaining. The qualification campaign is set to conclude in September and October.
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