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The 48-year-old succeeds Swiss coach Raoul Savoy, who was dismissed in October following an unsuccessful Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
Former Cameroon captain and coach Rigobert Song has been appointed as the new head coach of the Central African Republic's national team.
Central African Republic's sports ministry announced the appointment on Tuesday, though specific details of the contract were not disclosed.
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The 48-year-old will bring a wealth of experience to the role, having represented Cameroon as a central defender at four World Cups. He also coached the Indomitable Lions at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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CAR booked a place at their first-ever African Nations Championship (CHAN) by defeating Cameroon and for this, their coach has been 'handsomely' rewarded.
He succeeds Swiss coach Raoul Savoy, who was dismissed in October following an unsuccessful Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
Despite their struggles in AFCON qualifying, the Central African Republic remain in contention for World Cup qualification. They will resume their campaign in March with home matches against Madagascar and Mali.
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After just over half a season, the ex-Super Eagles star has been unable to have the desired impact on the pitch
Currently, they sit fifth in Group I with four points from four matches, trailing co-leaders Comoros and Ghana by five points.
Song's extensive playing career included stints at prominent European clubs such as Liverpool, West Ham United, Racing Lens, and Galatasaray.
His recent coaching experience with Cameroon, however, was marked by a notable incident, a confrontation with goalkeeper Andre Onana during the 2022 World Cup, which resulted in Onana's premature departure from the tournament.
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