Cintia A. , Lebledparle.com
Rigobert Song’s visit to the Central African Republic may seem insignificant, but given his status as a football coach, it may suggest more. The former Indomitable Lions coach arrived in Bangui on Sunday, where he was welcomed by the local authorities. While the purpose of his visit has not been made known, it should be noted that the Wildcats are currently in search of a new head coach for their national team.
Is Rigobert Song the right fit?
The former Indomitable Lions captain’s impressive profile could make him an appealing choice for the Central African Football Federation. Song an experienced coach led Cameron’s senior national team to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and under his leadership, the team achieved a historic victory against Brazil in the group stage, following a remarkable qualification campaign that included defeating Algeria in Blida.
Despite been dismissed by the Fecafoot following Cameroon’s failure to progress beyond the round 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, Rigobert Song remains a prominent figure in African football. The former Lens player in France has already established himself as one of the impactful continent’s coach. His appointment to manage the Central African national team could be a strategic move and beneficial decision.
