Latest news on rigobert song
Rigobert Song is a former Cameroonian professional footballer who played as a defender for the Cameroon national team. Here are some of the latest news and updates on him:
- Retirement: Song announced his retirement from professional football in 2014, after a 20-year career that included stints with clubs like Metz, West Ham United, and Galatasaray.
- Coaching career: After retiring, Song went on to become a coach, taking charge of the Cameroon U-20 team in 2016. He has also worked as a coach for the Cameroon national team.
- CAF Legend: In 2017, Song was named one of the 25 legends of African football by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
- African Cup of Nations: Song won four African Cup of Nations titles with Cameroon (2000, 2002, 2004, and 2006) and was named the tournament's best player in 2002.
- World Cup appearances: Song played in four FIFA World Cups (1994, 1998, 2002, and 2010) and was a key player for Cameroon during that period.
- Charity work: Song is involved in various charity initiatives, including working with the "Rigobert Song Foundation" to support underprivileged children in Cameroon.
- Business ventures: Song has invested in various business ventures, including a football academy and a restaurant in Cameroon.
Some recent quotes from Rigobert Song:
- "I'm proud of what I achieved in my career, but I'm also proud of the work I'm doing now as a coach and a mentor." (Source: Cameroon Tribune, 2020)
- "I want to use my experience to help develop football in Cameroon and to give back to the community that supported me throughout my career." (Source: Goal.com, 2019)
Please note that these quotes and news updates may not be the latest, as the information available may be limited.