Marc Brys Denies Resignation as Head Coach of Cameroon National Football Team
Marc Brys has refuted claims that he has stepped down from his position as head coach of the Cameroon national football team, despite receiving confirmation of his resignation from the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT). The Belgian coach suggests that an unauthorized party may have accessed his email and sent a fraudulent letter of resignation, which he insists did not originate from him.
Tumultuous Relationship with FECAFOOT
This situation marks yet another chapter in Brys’s tumultuous relationship with FECAFOOT, which has been marked by tension since he was appointed in April 2024 by the nation’s sports ministry. A letter purportedly from Brys, dated July 21, was made public on Wednesday; it claimed that he had opted to terminate his contract after failing to receive payment for himself and his staff for over two months.
“I have not resigned and believe my email has been compromised,” Brys conveyed to the sports ministry.
Following the release of this letter, FECAFOOT confirmed that they acknowledged Brys’s resignation and pledged to coordinate efforts to address the implications of his departure from the coaching role. However, Brys reacted by conveying to the sports ministry that he had not resigned and believed his email had been compromised. The sports ministry subsequently affirmed that he continues to hold his coaching position, while FECAFOOT has remained silent on Brys’s claims.
Implications for Upcoming Competitions
The unfolding drama comes at a critical juncture, with only five months remaining before the Africa Cup of Nations is set to take place in Morocco, during which Cameroon is part of a competitive group alongside defending champions Ivory Coast, Gabon, and Mozambique. Additionally, the fate of Cameroon’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup remains uncertain, as they currently sit second in their qualifying group, just one point behind leaders Cape Verde with four matches still to play.
The next phase of their qualification efforts includes a vital away match against Cape Verde in September, with the qualification process culminating in October. Fees for Brys’s role are covered by the Ministry of Sports and Physical Education, highlighting the complexities at the intersection of government funding and federation management.
