Rigobert Song, the current head coach of the Cameroon national football team, has officially announced his departure from the position. The confirmation came from Samuel Eto’o, the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot).

Having served as the captain of the Indomitable Lions in the past, Song led the national team for nearly two years. However, following Cameroon’s exit in the round of 16 against Nigeria during the recent Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) in Côte d’Ivoire, it became evident that changes were necessary.

While acknowledging Song’s significant contributions to the team, Samuel Eto’o revealed that the executive committee of Fecafoot had decided not to renew Song’s contract. The decision was further reinforced by a letter from the Ministry of Sports dated February 28, which stated the non-renewal of Song’s contract. Minister Narcisse Mouelle Kombi emphasized the impracticality of the state, as the provider of Song’s remuneration, continuing his role as both manager and head coach of the Indomitable Lions.