Cameroon’s football headlines center on Marc Brys’s decisive stance regarding Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike. The Franco-Cameroonian, who had long set his sights on the French national team, mentioned Cameroon as an alternative after being overlooked by Didier Deschamps. This did not sit well with the Indomitable Lions’ coach, who insists on commitment and pride for the national jersey.
Speaking to the press, Marc Brys made his stance clear: Cameroon should never be a “second choice” for a player passed over elsewhere. “I haven’t contacted him. He put everything on trying to play for France and didn’t succeed. And now, we, Cameroon, are the second choice? I don’t need to be the second choice. We have good players who play with heart. I don’t need a star. He doesn’t deserve to come here,” emphasizing loyalty and true national attachment.
Brys’s outspoken approach comes at a crucial time, with Cameroon gearing up for the World Cup 2026 qualifiers. The issue of integrating dual-nationality talents trained in Europe is always strategic, but Brys insists on selecting players who fully identify with Cameroon’s project, rejecting selection based solely on fame.
With this position, Marc Brys sends a strong message to the new generation of footballers: true loyalty, national pride, and commitment are now fundamental criteria for joining Cameroon’s squad. This choice may redefine the Indomitable Lions’ identity and energize supporters eager to see a united, passionately motivated team.