Fans pray for Rigobert Song as he suffers stroke

Cameroonians and football fans worldwide are praying for former Indomitable Lions captain, Rigobert Song.

The former Liverpool defender and uncle of Arsenal, West Ham and Charlton midfielder Alex suffered a stroke on Monday.

The 40-year-old head coach of Chad’s senior national team is currently in a critical condition after suffering from cerebral aneurysm.

Cameroonians and the football world have taken to social media  to show their support for the year 2000 Olympics men’s football gold medalist.

Fellow countryman Samuel Eto posted a picture of Song with the caption ‘I wish you a lot of courage and a speedy recovery big brother!’

Liverpool FC were also quick to support their former defender.

“Thoughts are with for #LFC player, #rigobertsong who has suffered a stroke aged 40. #YNWA wish him the best,” the club tweeted.

Je te souhaite beaucoup de courage et un prompt rétablissement grand frère #RigobertSong! ????

A photo posted by Samuel Eto’o (@setoo9) on Oct 2, 2016 at 9:35am PDT

See other messages of support to Song below.

Reviens nous le plus tôt possible CAPI, Nos prières sont avec toi. #RoiLion #MAGNAN #IndomptableLIon #RIGOBERTSONG ?????????

A photo posted by Les Lions Indomptables (@lions_indomptables) on Oct 3, 2016 at 12:03am PDT

Reste fort grand frère ,tout le pays est avec toi !?????#lionindomptable #legend #4 #rigobertsong

A photo posted by E.M. Choupo-Moting (@mr.choupo) on Oct 3, 2016 at 6:09am PDT

Hope the guy pulls through all OK – http://ow.ly/9QRa304NbBM #RigobertSong

A photo posted by WHU Collective (@westhamcollective) on Oct 3, 2016 at 5:17am PDT