Marc Brys Denies Resignation, Blames Hacked Account as FECAFOOT Stands by Claim — Click Here for the Latest

merged this afternoon vehemently denying he ever resigned — accusing FECAFOOT of acting on a falsified or hacked message and fueling “orchestrated instability.”

In the letter, dated July 23, 2025, and addressed to His Excellency, the Minister of Sports, Brys writes:

“I categorically deny having written or transmitted any resignation letter. It appears, upon examining the elements in my possession, that my messaging account was very likely compromised. This regrettable hacking seems to have caused confusion and a wave of hasty reactions.”

Brys adds that he is “deeply surprised, even concerned, that no one — including FECAFOOT — bothered to contact me personally before disseminating this information on a large scale.” He accuses the federation of either a rush to judgment or a tacit will to push him out.

What Happened Today?

This morning, FECAFOOT released a formal communiqué stating that it had received an official resignation letter from Marc Brys dated July 21, 2025, addressed to the Minister of Sports. FECAFOOT called the resignation a “unilateral rupture” and urged for a coordinated response, citing the urgent need to prepare for upcoming World Cup qualifiers and the Africa Cup of Nations.

That message appeared to confirm weeks of speculation about Brys’ increasingly untenable position, as he and FECAFOOT president Samuel Eto’o engaged in a public power struggle over control of the national team.

But Brys’ denial has thrown the federation’s claim into doubt — and deepened the mystery surrounding who is really calling the shots.

An Already Toxic Relationship

As previously reported by ConCord, Brys’ tenure has been marred by a bitter and highly personal conflict with Eto’o.

• Brys was appointed in March 2024 directly by the Minister of Sports, bypassing FECAFOOT.

• From day one, Brys declared publicly: “I answer to the Minister, not to FECAFOOT,” a line widely interpreted as defiance of Eto’o’s authority.

• The two clashed repeatedly over team selections, logistics, and communication with players.

• Eyewitnesses described a now-infamous meeting at FECAFOOT headquarters earlier this year as descending into shouting and insults — with staff reportedly forced to intervene before it became physical.

FECAFOOT, under Eto’o, insisted Brys was disrespecting institutional protocols. Brys, for his part, accused the federation of undermining his work and politicizing football.

In recent weeks, Brys complained of unpaid wages, claiming he and his staff had gone more than 60 days without salaries — a grievance he allegedly outlined in what FECAFOOT now claims was a resignation letter.

Brys’ Counterattack

Today’s letter, however, paints a different picture. Brys claims his personal messaging was likely hacked and insists he never resigned. He also criticizes FECAFOOT for failing to verify directly with him before publicizing his alleged resignation.

“In a context as crucial as this one, it is our duty to preserve unity, cohesion, and serenity around the team… Cameroon deserves better than orchestrated instability,” Brys wrote.

He concludes by asking the Minister to restore the truth and allow him to continue his mission to make Cameroon shine “on the pitch, with honor, discipline, and performance.”

What Next?

Tonight, Cameroon’s football world is in turmoil. The federation insists Brys resigned. Brys insists he did not. And players and fans are left to wonder who is really in charge of the Indomitable Lions.

One FECAFOOT source told ConCord: “We received his resignation. We are not making this up. If he has changed his mind, he needs to clarify properly. But he cannot accuse us of lying.”

Meanwhile, public opinion on social media is sharply divided:

• “It’s clear Eto’o just wants him out,” wrote one supporter on X.

• “If Brys was hacked, FECAFOOT owes him an apology,” added another.

• A third quipped: “When football becomes theatre… and we all watch.”

What is certain is that with AFCON and World Cup qualifiers fast approaching, Cameroon’s national team cannot afford to stay mired in this leadership crisis.

⚽ Who do you believe — Marc Brys or FECAFOOT? Is this a case of sabotage, miscommunication, or a calculated ouster? Should Eto’o and FECAFOOT step back and let the coach lead? And what does this say about the state of governance in Cameroonian football?