Joachim Mununga, assistant coach of Cameroon, was absent during a World Cup qualifier match against Eswatini due to disagreements with the Cameroonian Football Federation. Mununga sought to clarify his role while head coach Marc Brys emphasized the need for his assistance. Mununga also lacks a formal contract with the national side, and the government covers staff salaries.
Cameroon’s assistant coach, Joachim Mununga, was notably absent from the technical area during the team’s recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, where they registered a goalless draw against Eswatini. His absence stems from reported disagreements with the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT). Despite Mununga previously denying any issues with FECAFOOT, the decision to exclude him from the bench suggests otherwise.
In a statement to state broadcaster CRTV, Mununga expressed his commitment to supporting head coach Marc Brys and the national team, stating that he aims to serve the coach and the players. “I have known (head coach Marc) Brys for a long time… I am here to challenge him. My ambition is to serve Cameroon, the coach, and the players.”
Head coach Marc Brys expressed his dissatisfaction with the situation, emphasizing the need for his trusted assistant. He stated, “I cannot work with people I do not know and who are less competent. I need my assistant… It is my right. I am the head coach, and I decide who should be on the bench, just like in other countries.”
Currently, Mununga does not have a formal contract with the national team. Although the government covers the technical staff’s salaries, he has not signed any agreement yet. This discord prompted the Cameroonian Minister of Youth and Sports to urge FECAFOOT to permit Mununga’s presence in the technical area, highlighting ongoing tension between the two football governing bodies in Cameroon.
The absence of assistant coach Joachim Mununga during Cameroon’s draw with Eswatini highlights tensions between him and the Cameroonian Football Federation. Mununga’s commitment to the team contrasts with head coach Marc Brys’ frustrations over the lack of a competent assistant. Without a formal contract, Mununga’s situation remains precarious, underscoring ongoing discord within Cameroonian football governance.
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