“Rigobert Song is no longer the coach of the ‘indisputable lions’,” announced today the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fécafoot), Samuel Eto’o, in an interview with France 24.
“We didn’t reach our goals and our executive committee and I don’t see ourselves renewing the contract,” explained the former forward for Barcelona, Mallorca, Inter and Chelsea among other teams when evaluating Cameroon’s performance in Africa Cup played in Ivory Coast between 13 January and 11 February.
Eliminated in the round of 16
The ‘indomitable lion’ was eliminated in the round of 16 by Nigeria, who finished runner-up, 2-0 after finishing second in the group behind Senegal with 4 points (one win, one draw and one loss).
Appointed in March 2022, ‘Rigo’ began his journey as Cameroonian coach with a miraculous qualification for the 2022 World Cup with a goal in extra time of the playoff against Algeria (1-0 loss in the first leg and 2-1 victory in extra time).
In Qatar, Cameroon was eliminated in the first round but achieved a prestigious victory over Brazil on the last day (1-0).
Just six wins in 23 games
In 23 games leading the Indomitable Lions, the double African champion as a player (2000 and 2002) won only 6 games, drew 8 and lost 9.
Song of Rigobert “He has contributed a lot to this team,” added Eto’o, giving “a rousing tribute to one who captained the national team.” “Now we have to think about the future,” he concluded, although the new coach is not yet known.
Source: La Verdad
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