: The final blow came when the "Indomitable Lions" were eliminated in the Round of 16 by Nigeria. Management Succession (2024–2026)
: Song recorded one of the lowest win rates for a permanent Cameroon manager, managing only 4 wins in his first 17 games.
: His leadership was punctuated by high-profile disputes, most notably the mid-tournament departure of goalkeeper André Onana during the 2022 World Cup.
Rigobert Song is no longer the manager of the Cameroon national team, having been dismissed on , following a disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) . His tenure was marked by a struggle for consistency, with just 6 wins in 23 matches . As of January 2025, Song took over as the head coach of the Central African Republic national team. Overview of Song's Struggles with Cameroon
: He frequently faced backlash for "tactical lapses" and an perceived inability to beat lower-ranked opponents, such as Namibia during AFCON 2023 qualification.
Song's period as manager (March 2022 – February 2024) was defined by several critical challenges:
