The recent controversy surrounding Marc Brys’ resignation as Cameroon’s national football team coach stems from a two-month salary delay caused by bureaucratic hurdles. Amidst tensions with the Cameroonian Football Federation and interventions by Samuel Eto’o, the wage dispute is now settling down.
In recent days, the Cameroonian football world was shaken by the explosive news of Marc Brys’ resignation, later denied, as head coach of the Indomitable Lions. The turmoil originated in his claim of unpaid salaries for two months, blamed on administrative delays. Clarity emerged through Jeune Afrique’s disclosures and official statements from the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot).
Reports indicate that salary payment orders were validated by the Ministry of Sports (Minsep), Brys’ official employer. However, the payment process stalled due to mandatory approval through four government offices, including a recent presidential sign-off, causing significant delays. This awaited governmental green light blocked the salary transfer despite repeated reminders from Brys and his team. Eventually, Brys signed a resignation letter dated July 21, 2025, confirmed by Fecafoot’s president in official correspondence to the Minsep.
Samuel Eto’o, president of Fecafoot, sharply criticized Brys, noting his gradual withdrawal from key duties, such as player selection. The federation viewed the coach’s behavior over recent months as “uncooperative,” implying an intentional disengagement. Fecafoot accepted the resignation and began procedures to replace him promptly.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Sports and Brys initially denied such resignation, mentioning possible hacking of his email. The Minsep confirmed that the salary arrears were cleared on July 18, three days before the resignation letter, supporting an administrative misunderstanding.
Brys’ contract, signed directly with the Cameroonian state, specifies a monthly salary near €60,000 (39.5 million CFA francs), including payment to a video analyst. The agreement also sets ambitious goals such as winning CAN 2025 and achieving a World Cup quarter-final in 2026. This episode reveals coordination issues between sport bodies and government agencies in Cameroon, highlighting fragile relations between the coach and Fecafoot amid intense media scrutiny. With the salary crisis resolved, the Indomitable Lions’ upcoming matches remain highly anticipated and potentially eventful.
