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CameroonOnline.ORG | Based on reports from various media sources, the Cameroonian government has allocated a substantial sum of 80,800,000 FCFA (129,406.11 USD today) for the purchase of two brand-new vehicles for the coach of the Indomitable Lions, Marc Brys, and his assistant, Joachim Mununga. This decision, outlined in a circular signed by Minister of Finance Louis Paul Motaze on October 21, 2024, has ignited public debate over the use of state resources.
The funds have been assigned to the Ministry of Sports and Physical Education, which is responsible for acquiring the vehicles. According to the circular, the amount is charged to the 2024 State budget, specifically under the program of “chapter 16, MINISTRY OF SPORTS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION.” The expenditure is intended to support the technical staff of the national football team, ensuring that the Belgian tactician and his assistant have all the necessary tools to perform their roles effectively. From CameroonOnline.ORG
While some view this investment as a means to create optimal working conditions for Brys and his team, others question the necessity of such an expense, especially in a country facing pressing social and economic challenges. Critics argue that the funds could be better allocated to grassroots sports development, player welfare, or infrastructure improvements rather than luxury vehicles for coaching staff.
Since his arrival, Marc Brys has been provided with substantial resources to enhance his working environment, a move that has arguably contributed to his performance with the team. However, as public scrutiny intensifies, the government may have to justify this expenditure in the face of growing discontent over state spending priorities.
This controversy underscores the broader debate on financial accountability in Cameroon’s sports administration and raises questions about the balance between investing in national football success and addressing other urgent national needs.
Is there no Renault 4, like the type Thomas Sankara used during his presidency to hand to these guys? Why must we buy them luxurious cars at the expense of the poor?
A country devoted to serving the interests of its backers perpetuates a neocolonial mentality. When Cameroon had its compatriot Song as a coach, we did not register such a gesture on the part of the government. It is disgraceful if a country does not believe in its human capital.