Former Cameroon international Rigobert Song is in hospital after purportedly enduring a stroke.
An individual from Song's family told the BBC the 40-year-old was "unconscious" when taken to Yaounde Central Hospital after suffering a "cerebral attack".
Song played 137 times for his nation and had spells with English clubs Liverpool and West Ham.
He has been working as a coach for Cameroon's football organization following his departure as Chad coach.
Former Cameroon team-mate Samuel Eto'o tweeted in French: "I wish you courage and a speedy recovery big brother."
Ex-Liverpool players Jamie Carragher, Stan Collymore and Robbie Fowler have likewise sent messages of backing, while Liverpool tweeted: "Our thoughts are with Rigobert Song and his family at this time."

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