Confirm According to Sports247, Cameroon has announced the contract renewal of its national team coach, David Pagu, setting an example for the Nigerian Football Federation.
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Following Cameroonian Football Federation President Samuel Eto’o’s announcement that Pagu will continue to coach the Indomitable Lions national team, the Cameroonian Football Federation may need to finalize a new contract for Pagu soon.
This news is based on a positive assessment of the Indomitable Lions’ performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite their controversial defeat to hosts Cameroon in the final, many observers have praised Pagu’s success in a short period.
Pagu took over the team two weeks before the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a falling out between Eto’o and foreign coach Mark Briss. The homegrown coach’s efforts have now paid off, with him receiving a contract extension. The news of Pagu’s extension was announced on social media, with Eto’o stating that he was considering the stability, rebuilding, and long-term success of the Cameroonian national team.
A post by @MickyJnr on X reads: “Cameroonian Football Federation President Samuel Eto’o has confirmed that head coach David Pagu will continue to coach the Cameroonian national team.
Eto’o explained that this decision was made out of a need for stability and continuity, as the ‘Indomitable Lions’ are focused on rebuilding and long-term success. No dismissals, no panic, only trust in the process.”
