Cameroon Football Federation Stunned by Unilateral Coach Appointment

Yaoundé, Cameroon (TAE)-In a surprising twist that has rippled through the football world, the Cameroon Football Federation has expressed its "great astonishment" following the unexpected appointment of Marc Brys as the head coach of the national team by the country's Sports Ministry. This announcement came as a shock to many, including the federation itself, which was seemingly left in the dark about the decision until the public reveal.

Belgian Marc Brys is set to take over the reins from Rigobert Song, whose tenure ended following the expiry of his contract post the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year. Song, who had led the Indomitable Lions to the round of 16 in the tournament, did not have his contract renewed, making way for Brys's introduction into the fold.

The federation, currently presided over by football icon Samuel Eto'o, released a statement conveying its surprise and concern over the manner in which Brys's appointment was handled. "The Cameroonian Football Federation learned, at the same time as all Cameroonians, of the appointment to positions of responsibility within the National Senior Men’s Football Selection," the statement disclosed, emphasizing the unilateral nature of the decision by the Sports Ministry.

This move by the ministry has been criticized for its apparent disregard for the established protocols, specifically citing Decree No. 2014/384 of September 26, 2014, which outlines the organization and operational framework of the national football teams. The federation's statement highlighted this act as being "contrary to the terms" of the decree, underlining the procedural breach involved.

As the federation scrambles to "shed light on this regrettable situation," the football community is left pondering the implications of such an oversight on the harmony and future performance of the national team. This incident raises questions about the communication and decision-making processes between the Cameroonian Football Federation and the Sports Ministry, as well as the potential impact on the team's morale and cohesion.

Marc Brys, who now finds himself at the center of this administrative storm, has yet to comment on the situation. The football fraternity will be keenly watching how this unexpected appointment unfolds and what it means for the future of Cameroon's national team, the Indomitable Lions, as they navigate this period of transition and uncertainty.