Pfister quits Cameroon

Coach steps down from role with Indomitable Lions

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Pfister quits Cameroon

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Otto Pfister has resigned as Cameroon coach after less than two years in the role, the Ministry of Sports has confirmed.

The experienced German tactician took charge of the Indomitable Lions in October 2007 and steered the team to the final of last year's Africa Cup of Nations

But the pressure has steadily been building since a 1-0 loss to Togo in a 2010 World Cup qualifier and three local coaches were appointed assistants this month.

Pfister has now stood down, with reports suggesting he made the decision on the spot after an incident at the airport before the squad boarded for a flight for Belgium

An official from Cameroon's national football federation (FECAFOOT) added that they had not received an official letter of resignation.

But the Ministry were not so reticent, with spokesman Linus Pascal Fouda saying: "The information is correct, but I cannot say anymore than that."

Pfister had been appointed by the Ministry of Sports despite failing to impress FECAFOOT.