Former Cameroon coach Rigobert Song has been appointed the new Central African Republic manager, the country’s sports minister said late Monday.
Song will aim to guide the country to qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations finals for the first time in its history.
The Wild Beasts missed out on the 2023 tournament after losing their last two qualifiers.
Cameroon chose not to renew the 48-year-old former Liverpool and West Ham defender’s contract after the Indomitable Lions crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations at the last 16 stage in January last year, when they were beaten 2-0 by Nigeria.
Song also guided Cameroon to qualification for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar, with a goal late in extra time in a qualifier against Algeria sealing their spot.
In Qatar, they were eliminated in the group phase despite a 1-0 win against Brazil.
In 23 matches in charge of Cameroon, Song won six games, with nine defeats and eight draws.
As a player, Song made 137 appearances for Cameroon.
