Internal turmoil and conflicts within the Cameroonian team: What's going on? | OneFootball

Is Samuel Eto'o part of the internal conflict?

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As the Cameroon national team enters a critical juncture, its path to the 2026 World Cup is being shadowed by internal turmoil. The Indomitable Lions are set to face the Democratic Republic of Congo in a high-stakes playoff, yet the focus is being pulled from the pitch to the federation's corridors of power.

At the center of this growing storm is Samuel Eto'o, the iconic former striker who now presides over the Cameroonian Football Federation. Reports of disagreements and a palpable atmosphere of mistrust between the federation president and certain squad members are threatening to destabilize the team's preparations. With criticism of Eto'o's leadership style mounting, the squad's concentration is at risk of being fractured at the worst possible moment.

This internal friction appears to be taking a tangible toll. The very unity that defines a successful national team is being severely tested, casting a cloud over the camp just days before one of the most significant matches in recent years.

The upcoming clash is more than just a playoff; it is a pivotal moment that will shape the future of Cameroonian football on the world stage. The hope of a nation now rests on a squad that must find a way to unite amidst the discord and secure a victory that could redefine their legacy.