Cameroon boss Marc Brys sacked after explosive confrontation with Samuel Eto’o… because the soccer federation president names substitute in emergency assembly

Cameroon have sacked supervisor Marc Brys following an emergency assembly referred to as by Samuel Eto’o after the pair have been concerned in an explosive confrontation at a gathering.

Brys was appointed as Cameroon supervisor in April by the nation’s Sports activities Ministry, quite than the soccer federation (Fecafoot) led by Eto’o. 

Fecafoot had accused the sports activities ministry of unilaterally appointing the Belgian and instructed Eto’o identify a brand new coach, however the former Barcelona and Chelsea striker opted to maintain Brys in cost.

Eto’o, nonetheless, was not current at Brys’ unveiling as supervisor and the pair had a public confrontation at a gathering forward of Cameroon’s newest qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Brys’ help employees have been reportedly refused entry to the Fecafoot’s places of work in Yaounde, whereas a video posted on social media noticed Eto’o stop a sports activities ministry official from attending the assembly.

Eto’o was then seen clashing with Brys of their first assembly, with the nation’s all-time prime goalscorer demanding respect from the Belgian coach.

‘I’m the president of the federation. And also you don’t discuss to me like that, I used to be a coach too,’ Eto’o was heard saying.

‘As a footballer, you may by no means discuss to me. You sit down and we work.

‘Cease this s**t, you suppose I might try this in Belgium, I used to be a coach.’

Brys reportedly responded ‘Sure, [for] three weeks’ in reference Eto’o’s 5 match spell accountable for Turkish aspect Antalyaspor.

The 62-year-old left the assembly regardless of Eto’o warning he risked being sacked, with the Fecafoot then calling an emergency assembly.

The federation introduced that Brys has been changed as head coach regardless of not taking cost of a sport.

An announcement accused Brys of creating ‘disrespectful feedback’ in the direction of Eto’o and an ‘outright refusal to collaborate’.

Eto’o’s time as Cameroon soccer federation president has seen a number of controversies

Brys was appointed as supervisor in April following Cameroon’s exit at AFCON again in January

The organisation introduced that Brys has been changed by Martin Ndtoungou, who will function Cameroon’s interim head coach.

Ndtoungou might be tasked with saying a squad and getting ready the workforce for World Cup qualifiers in opposition to Cape Verde on June 8 and Angola on June 11.

Cameroon are at present prime of the group with 4 factors from two video games, earned underneath their former supervisor Rigobert Track. 

Track was sacked in February after Cameroon have been overwhelmed within the last-16 on the African Cup of Nations.

Eto’o, one of many best Cameroonian footballers in all-time, scored 56 objectives in 118 caps for his nation.

His spell as Fecafoot president has been hit by a number of controversies, together with a reported feud with Man United goalkeeper Andre Onana and a violent altercation with a supporter in Qatar.

Eto’o and his shut aides have additionally been accused of being concerned in match-fixing, abuse of energy, bodily threats, inciting violence and spreading false info in Cameroon, with CAF stated to be trying into varied claims. 

Eto’o has been concerned in a number of controversial moments since turning into president in 2021

His ongoing feud with Man United keeper Andre Onana has been an unwelcome distraction

Eto’o and his attorneys have beforehand denied the claims, labelling them ‘calumnious rumours’.

The striker has alleged has is the sufferer of a CAF ‘marketing campaign to undermine his repute’, based on a report within the Guardian final month.

His declare adopted CAF launching an investigation into ‘alleged improper conduct’ by Eto’o.

Eto’o had provided his resignation as Fecafoot president in February, however the transfer was rejected by the organisation.