The former Indomitable Lions skipper and head coach of the Chad senior national team is in a critical condition after suffering a cerebral aneurysm.
According to reports, the 40-year-old was at his home in the Odza neighborhood in Yaounde when he had his stroke.
There was an outpouring of sympathy from well-wishers around the world and Goal has compiled tweets from footballers who expressed their concern.
Thoughts with #RigobertSong and family… Hope he pulls through— Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) October 2, 2016
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Let’s pray for a speedy recovery for our captain and most indomitable Lion, Rigobert Song!— King Soul (@WaxDey) October 2, 2016
Hearing awful news about former Liverpool player Rigobert Song. Really hope he pulls through. #prayforrigobert— Ashley Rose (@Ashleyrose66) October 2, 2016
Prayers up for Rigobert Song. I hope he will make it through :(— Laura Eboa Songue (@LauraEboa) October 2, 2016
The greatest African center back of all times ” Rigobert Song” suffered a heart attack. Hope he’ll be alright. #PrayersForSong— Jonathan Djamba (@tomotrilla) October 2, 2016
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