Speculation about Rigobert Song’s trip to the Central African Republic was put to rest on Monday. The former Indomitable Lions has been officially appointed as coach of CAR’s Fauves du Bazou Bangui. His appointment was confirmed in the afternoon of 13 January 2025 by the Minister for Youth, Sport and Civic Education, Rodolphe Héritier Bonheur Wanzoumon. Joining him on the coaching team are Eloge Yamissi Enza, Sébastien Ngato and Eric Cabaler, all appointed under the same decree.
Rigobert Song Bahana boarded a flight to the Central African Republic in the early morning of 13th January accompanied by influencer Steve Fah. Various sources had already hinted at the significance of the trip, particularly as Faustin-Archange Touadéra’s country needed a new coach for its national team. After a meeting between the Minister for Youth, Sport and Civic Education, the President of the Republic and Rigobert Song, the decree was issued, officially ending all speculation.
Robert Song’s new challenges
Rigobert Song, former coach of Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions has finally secured a a new role after being without a team for almost two years. He takes charge of the Wildcats of Bazou Bangui in the wake of their disqualification from the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco. His primary challenge as new coach will be to lead his team in the quest for a spot in the 2026 World Cup, with qualifying matches set to resume next March.