Andre Onana, a goalkeeper for Manchester United, abandoned his commitment to join the Cameroon squad selected by coach Rigobert Song in the middle of his international career despite being eliminated from the 2022 World Cup.
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Onana has been included in the 24-man Cameroon squad for their September 12th Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi. To receive tickets to the final round beginning on January 13, 2024 in Ivory Coast, Cameroon simply needs to avoid losing.
Onana won’t play in Man United’s early 2024 fixtures against Tottenham, Wolves, West Ham, and Aston Villa if the Cameroon squad advances further in the tournament.
Onana had earlier said that he would retire from international competition at the age of 26 in December. After starting Cameroon’s opening match at the World Cup in Qatar (which ended in a loss of 1-0), Onana was eliminated. Switzerland) over a tactical dispute with head coach Rigobert Song, who urged the players to “show discipline and respect”.Later, Cameroon defeated Brazil 1-0 and drew 3-3 with Serbia, but they were unable to go past the group round. Onana did, however, also declare her love for Cameroon at that time.
“I have given all of my thought and effort to finding a solution to a problem that a football player frequently faces, but the other side (Coach Song) doesn’t think so,” Onana remarked. Cameroon comes before any individual or player, whereas players come and go and the name is transient. Both Cameroon and my affection for the team are forever.
24 players who have been selected for the Cameroon national team