Cameroon’s Minister of Sports, Narcisse Mouelle Kombi, has suspended the upcoming Fécafoot Elective General Assembly.
The election, scheduled for November 29th, faced serious irregularities. The minister warned it could threaten national unity.
Mouelle Kombi sent a formal letter to the Minister of Territorial Administration. He demanded an immediate halt to the process.
He criticized the election for ignoring both Cameroonian law and the rules of FIFA and CAF.
Recent weeks saw intense disputes within Cameroon’s football community. Influential clubs faced controversial suspensions, sparking public outrage.
Some organizations, considered fictitious, gained recognition, worsening tensions. A parallel structure emerged to represent excluded voices.
The election drew extra attention because only one candidate is running: former national team captain Samuel Eto’o.
Eto’o became eligible after Fécafoot revised its statutes. Previous rules barred him due to a Spanish social security conviction.
The statute change allowed him to contest the federation’s presidency. Critics questioned the fairness of this legal amendment.
Minister Mouelle Kombi’s suspension now places Eto’o in a politically sensitive position. He must navigate a complicated leadership path.
Eto’o, known for his determination, has not signaled any intention to withdraw. His campaign remains active despite obstacles.
The crisis highlights ongoing governance issues within Cameroon’s football federation. Transparency and compliance concerns dominate the debate.
Stakeholders now face pressure to resolve conflicts before the federation’s leadership vacuum grows.
Observers note this episode shows the delicate balance between sports and national cohesion in Cameroon.
The coming weeks will test both government oversight and Fécafoot’s ability to conduct fair elections.
