Cameroon coach Seedorf sacked

Clarence Seedorf has joined the list of growing casualties at the ongoing African Cup of Nations for poor performance.

The Dutchman who took Cameroon to the quarter final stage before been defeated 3-2 by Nigeria has been axed by the Country's Sports Minister.

He joins a tall list of coaches who have been giving their marching orders after the tournament.

Paul Put was fired by Guinea on Monday despite his side reaching the last 16, while Ricardo Mannetti has not had his contract renewed after Namibia lost all three group games.

This, added to the coaches of hosts Egypt, Tanzania, and Uganda also losing their posts in the wake of disappointing returns, has ensured a job free-for-all on the continent.

Seedorf's sacking was announced by Cameroon's minister of sport, Narcisse Mouelle Kombi, on Tuesday, after the defending champions exited the tournament to Nigeria in the round of 16.

Kombi did not mince words on CRTV, saying: "Him staying seems problematic to me. I asked the President of the FA to notify him in accordance with the provisions of his contract.

"Our national team played in an inefficient, monotonous and predictable way. There was no real leader in the squad.

"Our exit from the Africa Cup of Nations in the last 16 confirmed the Coach's inability to build a winning team.

"He's shown great difficulty in managing the squad and imposing order and discipline. He's not fit for this job."

Seedorf had been in charge of Cameroon for just under a year and his 12 games produced four wins, five draws and three defeats.