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Cameroon legend Rigobert Song named Central African Republic coach
Cameroon's head coach Rigobert Song looks on during the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2024 round of 16 football match against Nigeria at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on January 27, 2024.
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What you need to know:
- The 48-year-old Song, who played as a central defender for his country at four World Cups and then coached the Indomitable Lions at the finals in Qatar in 2022, takes over from the Swiss coach Raoul Savoy, who was fired in October during their unsuccessful Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
Cameroon legend Rigobert Song has been named head coach of the Central African Republic (CAR) senior men’s national team.
The former Cameroon head coach was unveiled on Monday. It is Song’s first coaching career outside his home country. He will be assisted by Éloge Enza-Yamissi, Sébastien Ngato, and Éric Cabalero.
