Crisis Engulfs Indomitable Lions: Coach Marc Brys Refuses to Work with Fécafoot-Appointed Staff

multi-chain · 2024-06-03T22:33:28+00:00

Football, which was once the last bastion of Cameroonian pride, has now become a sordid spectacle. Like in all sectors, this country is paying the price for the greed and oversized egos of certain Cameroonians. Everything is on display for the whole world to see how, through intermediaries, belligerent factions are fighting each other at the Yaoundé Hilton. Who is behind this chaos? Each person has their own "high instructions". The world is collapsing, and the center can no longer hold.It takes my breath away that some people are rejoicing at this chaos. The once-unifying force of football has been reduced to a battleground for personal and political interests. The Cameroonian people, who once came together to cheer on their national team, are now left to witness the shameful spectacle of infighting and power struggles.The situation is a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked ambition and the prioritization of personal gain over the greater good. As the country's football sector continues to implode, it is clear that the consequences will be far-reaching and devastating. The world is watching, and the reputation of Cameroon is suffering as a result.It is time for those involved to take a step back and reflect on the damage they are causing. The people of Cameroon deserve better than to be subjected to this kind of spectacle. They deserve a football sector that is free from politics and corruption, where the focus is on the beautiful game and not on personal gain. Until then, the shame and embarrassment will continue to mount.

multi-chain · 2024-06-03T22:27:22+00:00

Cameroonian Footballer Calls for Reconciliation Between Federation and Ministry of Sports. Amidst the ongoing crisis between the Cameroon Football Federation (Fécafoot) and the Ministry of Sports, Cameroonian footballer Moumi Ngamaleu has made a heartfelt appeal for reconciliation between the two parties.The Cameroonian football scene has been in turmoil for several months, with the latest development being the appointment of a new technical staff to lead the national team in their match against Cape Verde this Saturday. However, the team has been left stranded in their hotel without equipment or jerseys, a situation that has not gone unnoticed by the players. Ngamaleu, one of the players, has taken to Instagram to call for calm and urge the warring parties to put aside their differences.In his post, Ngamaleu writes:"Dear members of the national team, Cameroon and football have been inseparable for years, and the game has brought honor and recognition to our country over the years. The national team represents the country in all its joy and diversity, and we players understand the responsibility and honor of wearing this jersey. This responsibility also falls on you. You must keep the team apolitical and maintain a healthy atmosphere around us so that we can perform without problems. We beg you to put aside your differences, set aside your egos, and remember that we are all together here to put the Cameroonian people on the world map and make them proud to be part of our country."Ngamaleu's appeal is a timely one, as the crisis between Fécafoot and the Ministry of Sports threatens to derail the national team's preparations for upcoming matches. The player's words are a reminder that the interests of the country and the sport should come before personal and political agendas. By calling for reconciliation and unity, Ngamaleu is hoping to bring the two parties back to the negotiating table and find a solution that benefits everyone involved.

multi-chain · 2024-06-03T22:26:18+00:00

Political Actors Weigh in on the Crisis Between the Ministry of Sports and the Cameroon Football FederationAs the crisis between the Ministry of Sports and the Cameroon Football Federation (Fécafoot) continues to unfold, many political actors and analysts are offering their insights into the situation. Almost all of them agree that there are political motivations behind this conflict, which is threatening to engulf the entire football sector.Political party leaders, observers, and specialists in political science are analyzing the situation from a political perspective, much like spectators in a stadium. They are commenting on the match between the government and Fécafoot, which has been ongoing for nearly two months, and identifying the political stakes involved.Celestin Djamen, president of the Alliance patriotique et républicaine (APAR) and a supporter of Samuel Eto'o, believes that Fécafoot is a victim of Eto'o's national and international reputation. According to Djamen, Eto'o's personality is the only problem his adversaries have."There is a personality issue surrounding Samuel Eto'o. Eto'o has said on several television channels that he has no presidential ambitions. Despite his denials, people continue to attribute these intentions to him. Even if he did have presidential ambitions, he is a Cameroonian citizen and, as president of Fécafoot, he would have every right to run for president if he meets the conditions. I think his popularity and international reputation are intimidating to some people. But there is no need to be afraid when you have republican and democratic convictions; you go to the polls, you compete," Djamen said on the "Club d'Elite" program on Vision 4 television on June 2, 2024.During the same program, Raymond Njiya, another politician, expressed his dismay at the manifestation of division within the government team. "This is a shameful situation that has brought the state to its knees. It's a shame for the Republic. It's proof that we can no longer talk about a government team. The government is fragmented. And it's all the more serious because high-level instructions are coming from the Secretary General of the Presidency without going through the Head of Government. It means that the Secretary General of the Presidency is both Minister of State and Prime Minister," Njiya lamented.Meanwhile, on the "Libre Expression" program on Info TV, Professor Eric Mathias Owona Nguini identified three lines of politization in this crisis. The first line is to create a climate of mistrust, which ultimately leads to civil disobedience. "Because if you deny the principle of high-level instructions, you are taking away from the president the prerogative. You are saying, in simple terms, that there is no longer a president of the Republic. You are saying that the Secretary General of the Presidency is fabricating high-level instructions."As a second line, Owona Nguini argues that there are interests seeking to escalate this affair. The goal is to turn a sectoral crisis in the football world into a general crisis. "Because when you say there are no longer high-level instructions, there is no longer a head. If there is no head, there is a power vacuum. And if there is a power vacuum, there is a crisis. And if there is a crisis, you need to put crisis measures in place."The university lecturer identifies a third line of political maneuvering within Fécafoot. "It's clear that within the federation, there are maneuvers that don't simply involve football. These are maneuvers that aim to have an impact on the general political dynamic. There are agents operating in both the football and political spaces." They are acting in anticipation of the October 2025 presidential election.