Marc Brys Walks Away from Indomitable Lions Job Over Unpaid Wages?

Marc Brys has resigned from his role as head coach of Cameroon’s senior men’s national team, citing unpaid salaries for over two months,a move that throws preparations for upcoming qualifiers and AFCON 2025 into disarray.

In a letter dated July 21, 2025, addressed to the Minister of Sports and Physical Education, Brys invoked a clause in his contract allowing for unilateral termination in the event of non-payment. He stated clearly:

“I have the honor to notify you by this letter of my decision to unilaterally terminate said contract for valid reason, due to the non-payment of my remuneration and that of my staff for more than 60 days.”

The Belgian coach, appointed in April 2024 by the Ministry, also stressed that despite fulfilling his duties, he has yet to receive a single month’s pay.

“No remuneration has been paid to me,” he wrote, citing Article VI of his contract, which requires that salaries be paid by the 8th of each month.

Brys is demanding the full remaining value of his contract as compensation and has signaled readiness to take the matter to court if necessary, including the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

FECAFOOT confirmed the resignation in a press release dated July 23, stating:

“By registered letter dated July 21, 2025, Mr. Marc Brys notified the Cameroonian Football Federation of his letter of resignation addressed to the Minister of Sports and Physical Education, with immediate effect.”

While distancing itself from the initial appointment, made solely by the Ministry .the federation acknowledged the “unilateral termination of this contractual relationship” and says it has alerted public authorities to coordinate an urgent response.

With World Cup qualifiers on the horizon and AFCON kicking off in December, Cameroon finds itself without a head coach at a critical time. FECAFOOT insists the urgency is justified and says steps are being taken to protect the national team’s competitiveness.

“The President of the Cameroonian Football Federation reassures the Cameroonian Football Family of the commitment of the Institution he leads to pursue its program of reforms and modernization… and to restore its full greatness,” the statement added.

For now, the Lions are without a leader. The fallout is yet another chapter in a drawn-out power struggle between FECAFOOT and the Ministry ,one that has once again spilled onto the pitch.