Confusion Rocks Cameroon: Two Different AFCON Squad Released

Tensions escalated further when Brys publicly criticised Eto’o, describing the former football icon as “narcissistic” and accusing him of placing personal interests above the national team. Brys claimed that his relationship with Eto’o had been strained from their first meeting and alleged that efforts to remove him began almost immediately after his appointment.

Eto’o’s AFCON squad announcement intensified the controversy, particularly due to the exclusion of key players such as André Onana, Eric Choupo-Moting, and Vincent Aboubakar, a move widely interpreted as evidence of deep internal divisions and power struggles within Cameroonian football.

In response, Brys released his own squad list, maintaining that he remains the rightful head coach of the national team. His defiance has created an extraordinary situation in which players, officials, and supporters are uncertain over who is officially in charge and which squad will ultimately represent Cameroon at AFCON.

Last updated May 29, 2026, 1:26 AM