Cameroon's Rigobert Song is in hospital for 'cerebral attack'

Former Cameroon Rigobert Song is in hospital subsequent to anguish a cerebral attack, an individual from his family has told the BBC crew.


The relative additionally said the 40-year-old was "oblivious" when he was taken to Yaounde Central Hospital.

On Monday, the healing facility's Emergency Center chief said Song will be traveled to France for further treatment.

Song played 137 times for his nation and had spells with English clubs Liverpool and West Ham.

He has been filling in as a mentor for Cameroon's football league taking after his flight as Chad mentor.

Previous Cameroon partner Samuel Eto'o tweeted in French:"I wish you courage and a speedy recovery big brother."

Ex-Liverpool players Jamie Carragher, Stan Collymore and Robbie Fowler have likewise sent messages of backing, while the Anfield club tweeted: "Our musings are with Rigobert Song and his family right now."