ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST – JANUARY 27: Rigobert Song head coach of Cameroon looks on ,during the Total Energies CAF Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 match between Nigeria and Cameroon at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on January 27, 2024 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. (Photo by MB Media/Getty Images)
Five-time African champions Cameroon have parted ways with head coach Rigobert Song.
The Indomitable Lions endured a tough Africa Cup of Nations campaign after suffering an elimination in the round of 16.
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The Cameroon Football Federation have taken a decision to relieve Song of his duties after the disappointing campaign.
Statement:
Today the Executive Committee of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) notified the members of the Indomitable Lions staff of the end of their contract to manage Cameroon’s Senior Men’s National Team.
FECAFOOT took this opportunity to thank Mr Rigobert SONG BAHANAG and his assistants for their dedication to the service of the nation during the two years they have been in charge.
In the next few days, the details of the recruitment process for a new Indomitable Lions coaching staff will be announced.
FECAFOOT president Samuel Eto’o also confirmed the decision was made as the objectives were not met.
“We have not achieved our objectives, and our executive committee and I do not see ourselves renewing the contract (with Song),” Eto’o told France 24.
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