Rigobert Song not dead – CAF

The Confederation of African Football has confirmed that Cameroonian defender Rigobert Song is not dead, contrary to reports that he passed away last week Friday.

African sports journalist Gary Al-Smith, who has worked for the BBC and CNN among others, reported Saturday morning that Song was not dead and was even able to speak.

''CONFIRMED from multiple sources. Rigobert Song NOT dead. He actually waved his hands this morning and was able to speak. CAF boss Issa Hayatou will be seeing Rigobert Song at La Pitié Salpetriere Hospital in Paris. Song had a cerebral aneurysm, not a stroke,'' he tweeted.