Even the average Joe knew Rigobert Song was going to lose his job as the head coach of the Cameroonian National Team the moment Moroccan referee Jiyed Redouane blew his whistle for the end of Nigeria’s 2-0 win against the lacklustre Cameroon in the Round 16 of the 2023 AFCON.
Cameroon was in a difficult moment during the 2023 AFCON as issues off and on the pitch rocked them.
Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) President Samuel Eto’o officially announced the departure of the legendary defender as head coach of the Indomitable Lions in an interview with France 24 on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
It was revealed yesterday that President Paul Biya, 91, will lead Cameroon in search for a new head coach.
Cameroon has struggled recently as they failed to qualify from the group stage in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2023 AFCON under the guidance of Rigobert Song.
Rigobert Song replaced Toni Conceicao after the 2021 AFCON.
