Friday, February fourteenth, the   UN says at least 22 people have been killed in a village in the Northwest region of Cameroon. Over half of those killed were children. No one has claimed responsibility for Friday’s incident but the opposition parties blame the killing on the government.

Rigobert Song fighting for life after cerebral attack

Former Cameroon international Rigobert Song is in hospital after suffering a cerebral attack, a member of his family has told reporters.


The family member also said the 40-year-old was "unconscious" when he was taken to Yaounde Central Hospital.

On Monday, the hospital's Emergency Centre director said Song will be flown to France for further treatment.

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

He has been working as a coach for Cameroon's football federation following his departure as Chad coach.

Former Cameroon team-mate 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 also sent messages of support, while the Anfield club tweeted: "Our thoughts are with Rigobert Song and his family at this time."


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