Twist Of Fate As Fans Sing Praises To Song Underway To Qatar

Barely 3 and half weeks in office, Rigobert Song has managed to tell the most improbable of stories on the continent, as Cameroon seized a World Cup slot from Algeria, on their way to Qatar 2022.

Controversies surrounded Rigobert Song’s appointment as many pointed out poor timing and the fact that the trainer didn’t do much in the dugouts with junior set-ups, to deserve the national team.

The former Cameroonian football star was named as coach of the Cameroon national team on Monday, February 28.

The release came from the country’s Minister of Sports and Physical Education Narcisse Mouelle Kombi, reiterating the “high instructions” of President Paul Biya.

Astonishingly, Song and his assistant Migne had just 3 weeks and 6 days to prepare for a double confrontation in the World Cup qualifiers against Algeria.

Song and co lost the first leg to a Slimani header at the 40th minute, which caused a lot of outburst from fans and stakeholders alike.

It was clear that Song was under instant pressure, and he needed to find a way out.

His press conferences and famous statement: ‘ when a man knows he is in danger, he isn’t truely in danger. When he knows he is free, it is when he is in danger,’ was a clear indication of Song’s plan in the reversed fixture.

In the second leg, the 2-time AFCON winner as a player, Rigobert Song, was fearless and daring in a packed house in Blida, as his side won in added on time in extra time.

Karl Toko Ekambi scored late to end the tie 2-2 on aggregate and 2-1 on the night, as the Indomitable Lions advanced on the away goal rule. A dream start to Rigobert Song’s national team career, as head coach.