The former captain of the Indomitable Lions , Rigobert Song who has become the new head coach of Cameroon, will not receive the same salary as his predecessor.

According to the revelations of Vision 4 journalist Bruno Bidjang, the salary of the former defender of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon is between 15 and 20 million FCFA ( $25K to $33K) , almost half of Toni’s remuneration.

Rigobert Song and Samuel Eto’o

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“The President of Fecafoot, according to an internal source, is even ready to pay the future coach of the indomitable lions out of his own pocket in case the Ministry of Sports remains static on its decision. A salary oscillating between 15 and 20 million CFA francs per month, “he revealed.

Meanwhile his appointment is causing heated controversy, Rigobert Song should take advantage of the double confrontation against Algeria , as part of the 2022 World Cup play-offs, to assure the Cameroonian public of what he can do.

Sources: News Agencies