Rigobert Song, former emblematic captain of Cameroon, is named “select manager” of the Central African national team, reports the decree signed by the Minister of Sports Rodolphe Héritier Bonheur Doneng Wazoumon.
The contract of Rigobert Song, 48, was not renewed by the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fécafoot) after the disappointing performance of the selection during the African Cup of Nations (CAN) in January 2024 in Côte d’Ivoire. Ivory. The Indomitable Lions were eliminated in the round of 16 by Nigeria 2-0.
Appointed at the start of 2022, “Rigo” began his mandate in Cameroon with a miraculous qualification for the World Cup against Algeria, with a goal in the last seconds just after an Algerian goal (0-1/2-1 ap).
In Qatar, Cameroon was eliminated in the first round but came out with a prestigious victory against Brazil (1-0).
In 23 matches at the head of the Indomitable Lions, the double African champion as a player (2000 and 2002) has only won 6 matches, for 9 defeats and 8 draws.
Par Le360 Africa (with AFP)
01/14/2025 at 12:17 p.m.
