Football: Cameroonian selection calls for calm in the face of tensions between ETO’O and the Minister of Sports

Cameroonian football never ceases to suffer. The president of the Federation Samuel Eto’o has been in open conflict for several months with the country’s political authorities. Tensions that pushed the selection players this Monday to speak.

Captain and striker Vincent Aboubakar spoke in a video surrounded by his partners. “We need stability, peace around us,” said the former Lorient striker. He notably demanded the return to the joachim mununga sneak bench, Marc Brys’ assistant.

The Belgian coach was appointed in April 2024 in place of Rigobert Song. A choice imposed by the Minister of Sports, Narcisse Mouelle Kombi and who still arouses the anger of Eto’o.

“We want to challenge the Minister of Sports and the Cameroonian Football Federation to bury the ax of war, favor dialogue, understanding and unity, revived Aboubakar. Believe us, these tensions have repercussions on our performance. »»

 

Cameroon confronts Libya at home this Tuesday evening as part of the qualifications at the 2026 World Cup. Imperative victory for the Lions, second in their group behind Cape Verde. There they have the opportunity to dig the gap with the Libyans, who have them from a point.

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