Rigobert Song now coach of Chad

Chad has named former Cameroun captain, Rigobert Song as their new national team coach.

The 39-year-old was appointed last Monday to succeed Frenchman Emmanuel Tregoat, whose contract expired on September 30.

"It's not going to be an easy task to qualify for the 2017 Nations Cup but we are prepared to give our best," said the ex-Liverpool and West Ham defender.

Song's first task is a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Egypt in November.

Les Sao will host the Pharaohs in the first match of the two-legged tie in N'Djamena on the November 14.

Tregoat was told in early September, after a 5-1 defeat by Egypt, that his contract would not be renewed and Modou Kouta was placed in temporary charge of the team for the CHAN qualifier against Gabon, which they lost 2-1 on aggregate.

Chad has now put their faith in Song, despite his lack of managerial experience. — PAS