The Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has refuted allegations made by goalkeeper André Onana regarding the non-payment of bonuses to some national team players. This response follows a live TikTok session by Onana where he claimed that players received less than promised during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN).
According to André Onana, some players allegedly received 5 million FCFA instead of 50 million during recent CAN editions, reigniting a controversy over financial management within the national team. These statements sparked reactions, including rebuttals from other players.
In response to these accusations, Jean-Marie Nkoussa, FECAFOOT's communications manager, stated that match bonuses do not pass through the federation, thus ruling out any possibility of opaque management. He clarified that "there is no bonus that is paid via the federation," categorically denying accusations of embezzlement. Nkoussa also denied the existence of internal mechanisms aimed at financially harming players.
FECAFOOT insists on the transparency of the payment process, asserting that bonuses are paid directly to players by bank transfers via an accounting agent. Jean Marie Nkoussa deplored the orientation of certain media debates, accusing them of maintaining confusion and calling for thorough investigations rather than spreading suspicions.
Despite FECAFOOT's denials, the origin of André Onana's information remains an open question. His participation in the 2024 CAN in Ivory Coast may have given him insight into the situation. The controversy highlights the persistent tensions surrounding financial management within Cameroonian football.
