GISTMANIA is yet to confirm the news as it remains but speculation, however, several online newspapers are reporting that he passed away on October 7, days after government officials in his homeland had given him the all-clear. However we reported that Mr Song suffered a stroke on October 3 and was said to have been making a recovery.
ESPN had reported that Cameroon’s health minister, Andre Mama Fouda, said on October 5:
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“He leaves conscious. His life is no longer in danger, but he is not out of the woods yet. We hope he gets well soon, and comes back in full form, as we know him to be.”
On the same day, CamFoot reported that Song had opened his eyes following his coma, Heavy reports.
The online newspaper claimed that Song had been airlifted from Yaounde in his homeland to Paris.
On Friday, L’Equipe gathered that Song’s operation had been a success and that he was on the road to recovery.
However, netizens on Twitter claim otherwise as the hashtag #RIPRigobertSong is trending on Saturday morning, October 8, 2016.
See tweets below:
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Ösari @EmekaOsari
A lion has passed away. #RIPRigobertSong #AfricanLegend pic.twitter.com/fjq6xjwZwM"
10:41 PM - 7 Oct 2016
A lion has passed away. #RIPRigobertSong #AfricanLegend pic.twitter.com/fjq6xjwZwM"
10:41 PM - 7 Oct 2016
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ArsenalDNA @Bestdgooner
Such a sad news to Football
Thoughts with d family n friends of Rigobert Song#RIPRigobertSong#ALionIsGone#AfricanLegend
10:49 PM - 7 Oct 2016
7 7 Retweets 3 3 likes
Such a sad news to Football
Thoughts with d family n friends of Rigobert Song#RIPRigobertSong#ALionIsGone#AfricanLegend
10:49 PM - 7 Oct 2016
7 7 Retweets 3 3 likes
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NPFL_ @NPFL_Forum
RIP to Uncle Rigobert Song. One of the Legends in the game we love. My condolences to his family.
RIP to Uncle Rigobert Song. One of the Legends in the game we love. My condolences to his family.
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Truly awful news to wake up to – Rigobert Song has passed away at the age of 40 #RIPRigobertSong
— Dan Long (@DanLong__) October 8, 2016
— Dan Long (@DanLong__) October 8, 2016
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RIP LEGENDS NEVER DIE #RIPRigobertSong https://t.co/rlgvdfvYhv
— L E G A C Y (@Itsderomeo_) October 8, 2016
— L E G A C Y (@Itsderomeo_) October 8, 2016
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Chinemeze @QachiOfficial
Terrible news this morning. Growing up, every 13 year old defender wanted to be called SONG. Adieu Odogwu. #RIPRigobertSong
7:40 AM - 8 Oct 2016
Terrible news this morning. Growing up, every 13 year old defender wanted to be called SONG. Adieu Odogwu. #RIPRigobertSong
7:40 AM - 8 Oct 2016
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Makashule Gana @Makashule
#RIPRigobertSong you were a loyal servant of football, a role model of note.
5:24 AM - 8 Oct 2016 · Johannesburg, South Africa, South Africa
#RIPRigobertSong you were a loyal servant of football, a role model of note.
5:24 AM - 8 Oct 2016 · Johannesburg, South Africa, South Africa
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