Eto'o is making hard and polemical choices for Cameroon in the AFCON

Following Eto’o’s re-election as FA president, a chaotic power struggle has erupted within Cameroonian football. While the FA announced David Pagou as the new coach, excluding stars Andre Onana and Vincent Aboubakar from the AFCON squad, incumbent Marc Brys refuses to step down. Appointed by the Ministry of Sport, Brys insists only the state can dismiss him. Consequently, the Belgian has submitted a rival squad featuring both key players.

Brys publicly accused Eto’o of narcissism and sabotage, claiming the former striker excluded world-class talent to protect his own legacy and goal-scoring record. Reports suggest Eto’o specifically targeted Aboubakar to safeguard his status as top scorer. With government officials and the FA now holding crisis talks, total confusion currently prevails.

Less than two weeks before their opener against Gabon, it remains unclear who will manage the Indomitable Lions or which players will actually represent the nation in this unprecedented administrative standoff.