Roaring Forecast: Song’s Cameroonian Pride Meets a Fierce AFCON Chase Like Algeria's Dark Horse
9 January 2026
The former Cameroonian international Rigobert Song says facing the host nation in the Africa Cup of Nations is a tough test, and Cameroon has become one of the leading contenders to lift the continental title (Morocco 2025).
Commenting on the looming quarterfinal between Cameroon and Morocco, Song notes that in the jungle there are no lions; others have titles, but the real lion is the undefeated one, recognized in the jungle while other lions remain unrecognized.
Hopes for Morocco and Algeria
Regarding Morocco's chances, Song points out that as hosts they are clear favorites, but he also highlights the strength of other teams, saying that while Morocco is the frontrunner, Algeria isn’t bad and isn’t talked about much, yet shows potential.
He adds: Algeria is a very competitive side, and Senegal and Ivory Coast must be watched... Nigeria too, why not?
He continues: many teams exited in the group stage, while those remaining are now the teams to take seriously. Cameroon wasn’t initially among the title favorites, but we are now among the three main contenders, showing how quickly things can change.
Song wraps up by stressing his team’s fighting spirit: the lion in the jungle, even when resting, can still strike fear, so beware of the undefeated lions.
Punchline 1: If football were a jungle, Cameroon's defense would be a ninja—with the ball never seeing daylight until the moment of impact.
Punchline 2: Algeria might be the stealth rival you need to watch, but don't blink—you might miss the goal entirely while you’re searching for the map in the wild.
