By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
Fans of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon says, Rigobert Song Bahanag’s report card as head coach of the team for over two years has been disappointing.
They made their views on Wednesday, February 28, after Prof. Narcisse Mouelle Kombi, Minister of Sports and Physical Education, announced that Song’s contract would not be renewed.
Speaking shortly after going through the letter, fans on the streets of Yaounde, however thank Song for his stewardship with the lions but acknowledged that his coaching performance fell short of expectations.
Samson stated, “Song is a great player, but his time as coach of the Lions has been disappointing. We were hopeful when he was appointed, but his tenure has seen one of the worst performances of the Lions.”
“I lost confidence in the team when Song took over not because I hated him but because of record at the Intermediate Lions. Being a good player doesn’t guarantee success as a coach. He has shown that he was a great player, but we are disappointed with his coaching outcomes,” Ethel said.
Jean Marie added, “While Song helped qualify us for the World Cup and AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire, his playing style and tactics have been lacking. He managed the team, but there is room for improvement in his coaching approach.”
On February 28, the government of Cameroon, through the Ministry of Sports and Physical Education, announced that Song’s contract would not be renewed.
In a letter that went viral on social network, the Minister referring to the relevant stipulations of employment contract No. 2022-025/MINSEP/CAB concluded on March 23, 2022, between the different parties expires on February 29, 2024, in accordance with its article 6 paragraph 1.
“…Therefore, it is not possible for the State, provider of your remuneration (salary and other benefits), to reappoint you as Coach of the Cameroon senior men’s national team,” the Minister indicated.
In a release signed by FECAFOOT Secretary General Blaise Djounang, the football association indicated that on February 28, the executive committee of FECAFOOT notified the Indomitable Lions staff of the termination of their contract to manage the Cameroon senior men’s national team.
While expressing gratitude for their dedicated services to the nation, FECAFOOT noted that information regarding the recruitment process for a new coaching staff for the Indomitable Lions will be disclosed in the upcoming days.
Rigobert Song’s contract with the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) concluded on Tuesday, February 27, following a two-year tenure. Song’s performance record is concerning, with only six wins, nine defeats, and eight draws in 23 games during his time as the head coach of the Lions
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