So it has come to this. Players, who are just sportsmen searching for the best possible result are forced to intervene in the battle between their federation boss and the ministry of sports in order to allow their coach to do their job. A big embarrassment for such a big sporting nation like Cameroon and especially for their legend Samuel Eto‘o. Former Barcelona man is in open conflict with the Ministry of Sport Narcisse Mouelle Kombi who surpassed him and appointed Marc Brys, whom Eto‘o doesn‘t approve. So, instead of dealing with Kombi, former Inter Milan striker decided to take it out on Brys, who is now caught in crossfire between two men, but surprisingly, doesn‘t want to end the agony and just resign. So, ahead of the game with Libya, the players decided to intervene,Les Lions Indomptables veulent la sérénité autour d’eux et souhaitent que l’assistant de Marc Brys soit admis au banc.”Nous avons besoin de stabilité” Vincent Aboubakar a lu le message.#teleasu pic.twitter.com/vPtuWDz0Ry— Télé’Asu, Connectés – Informés – Concernés (@TeleAsuOfficiel) March 24, 2025 “We very rarely speak publicly, because we believe that our role as athletes is first and foremost to speak on the field, through our efforts, our performances, and our sacrifices. But today, faced with the seriousness of the situation we are experiencing, we cannot remain silent. Our responsibilities towards our country and towards you, the Cameroonian people, oblige us to intervene with humility, sincerity, and seriousness“ said the players in a joint statement, which was read by captain Vincent Aboubakar in the presence of all players.Eto’o’s warm welcome for new Cameroon manager: no balls, no bus, no supportOne of the worst things for the players has been the inability of Marc Brys’s assistant, Joachim Mununga, to sit on the bench. He is currently strictly forbidden from doing so on match days.“We would like here to address the Cameroonian Football Federation. We recognize and thank this institution for the support it has given us so far, but it is essential that it guarantees an environment conducive to the serenity and proper functioning of our team. The disturbances and discord we have recently observed do not help our coach, our staff, or us, the players. These tensions do indeed have repercussions on our performances and our ability to achieve our objectives. Therefore, we implore the Federation to do everything possible to allow our coach and his staff to work in peace and with the necessary stability. We also ask all stakeholders involved in Cameroonian football to prioritize dialogue, understanding, and unity. We will not accept becoming the object or victims of external conflicts. We therefore call on everyone to work for national unity and to avoid disputes that harm both our image and our football“ said the players. The Indomitable Lions also thanked the Cameroonian people for their support and vowed to fight for their nation in order to achieve the main goal – World Cup participation.2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS – AFRICATuesday16:00: (1.30) Botswana (5.00) Somalia (12.0)19:00: (2.00) Angola (2.90) Cape Verde (4.30)19:00: (4.00) Benin (2.70) S.Africa (2.20)19:00: (1.28) Nigeria (5.40) Zimbabwe (12.0)19:00: (1.53) Rwanda (3.70) Lesotho (7.75)19:00: (3.00) Uganda (2.95) Guinea (2.45)22:00: (1.10) Burundi (10.5) Seychelles (22.0)22:00: (1.35) Cameroon (4.60) Libya (10.5)22:00: (1.17) Egypt (7.25) Sierra Leone (17.0)22:00: (1.35) Sudan (4.60) South Sudan (10.5)00:00: (1.38) Algeria (4.40) Mozambique (10.0)00:00: (1.17) Comores (7.50) Chad (16.0)00:00: (3.20) Mauritania (2.80) Dr Congo (2.60)00:00: (1.30) Senegal (5.20) Togo (11.0)00:30: (1.12) Morocco (9.50) Tanzania (19.0)***odds are subject to changes***
