Dual Coaches Create Turmoil
AFCON has not yet kicked off, but Cameroon has already delivered a full-blown drama that dominates conversations on 12BET Malaysia and football forums worldwide. Ever since legendary striker Samuel Eto’o took over the Cameroon FA, the “Indomitable Lions” have faded sharply — exiting the last AFCON in the round of 32 and missing the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Despite corruption allegations and internal complaints, Eto’o retains extraordinary control, frequently intervening in squad selection and even senior-team tactics, a topic that continues to trend on 12BET Promotions discussions.
Two Coaches Two Squads
The latest conflict goes far beyond personal disputes — it reflects a fierce power struggle between the FA and the Ministry of Sports. The FA fired Belgian coach Marc Brys for “fraud, incompetence, inciting players, and collusion,” appointing assistant David Pagou as interim coach.
But Brys refuses to step down, pointing out that he was appointed by the Sports Ministry, not the federation, which means only the Ministry can terminate his contract. His stance is widely analyzed on 12BET Login where fans question the legality behind the FA’s move.
Two AFCON Lists Submitted
As a result, Cameroon now has an unprecedented situation:
one national team, two head coaches, and two separate AFCON squad lists.
Pagou, aligned with Eto’o, dropped star goalkeeper André Onana — long known for clashing with Eto’o — and replaced him with Sombo from Colombe of the Cameroonian league. Ironically, Colombe has barely played due to league chaos, financial disputes, referee strikes and club boycotts.
Meanwhile, Brys released his own squad and preparation plan, insisting Onana will join his group. Fans on 12BET Signup are stunned by the parallel tournaments happening within one national team.
Players Stuck Between Two Sides
Several key players — including United forward Mbeumo and Brighton midfielder Baleba — appear on both lists, not knowing which coach will actually lead Cameroon. AFCON’s final registration deadline is Thursday, yet no one, not even the players, knows which squad will be submitted.
According to reports echoed on 12BET Promotions, the Cameroonian government is now mediating between the warring sides in an attempt to prevent an international embarrassment.
A Nation in Football Crisis
The conflict highlights the deep structural issues in Cameroon football:
corruption scandals, political interference, league shutdowns, unpaid referees and clubs withdrawing mid-season.
As AFCON approaches, bettors and fans on 12BET Malaysia follow the saga closely, wondering whether Cameroon will stabilize in time — or collapse under the weight of its internal power struggle.