First pictures of Rigobert Song released after suffering stroke

RIGOBERT SONG can be seen looking frail in the first pictures to emerge since he suffered a stroke nine weeks ago.

The former Liverpool star, 40, fell into a coma for two days and has been recovering quietly since.

First public photo of Rigobert Song after October 2 cardiac arrest (via Cameroonian media). Currently in France and "recovering steadily". pic.twitter.com/JpYPtBKZzu
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Wearing a Southport Under-21s training kit, ex-Liverpool star Song can be seen smiling as he sits down on a hospital bed with a pal.

The ex-Cameroon captain took the opportunity to thank the people of his home nation for their support during his health scare.

He said: “I feel good right now. I was aware of a lot of things, thanks to the support that our government gave me in this matter. I have to thank them; Cameroon President Paul Biya and his wife first lady Chantal Biya.
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“I also felt the support of the people of Cameroon, which gave me positive energy and gave me courage to get better.”

Song suffered a stroke in October while he was at his home in the Odza neighbourhood in Yaounde, Cameroon.

The former Anfield ace, uncle to ex-Arsenal and West Ham midfielder Alex, slipped into a two-day coma.

He was flown to France for further treatment after waking.

Cameroon’s government ensured the footballer recovered well and reportedly spent £78,000 on his treatment.

Song played for Liverpool, West Ham, Metz, Lends and Galatasaray during his 16-year career.

He scored five goals in 137 appearances for Cameroon, playing in four World Cups since making his international debut on September 22, 1993 against Mexico.