Despite joining the Cameroon national team on Monday, Andre Onana was not included in the matchday roster for their match against Guinea.
After playing in Sunday’s Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, which resulted in a 2-2 tie, the goalie quickly took out for his country’s duty. However, bad weather prompted the plane to make an unscheduled landing in Abidjan, which delayed his arrival in Yamoussoukro, according to The Athletic. Manager Rigobert Song was obliged to leave Onana out of the matchday squad for their AFCON opener due to his delayed arrival.
Less than twenty-four hours before their tournament debut, the 27-year-old had already told the Indomitable Lions that he will play on Sunday against Spurs. Samuel Eto’o, the head of Cameroon FA, even endorsed the decision. Fabric Ondoa has been added to the team’s starting lineup for the match against Guinea in lieu of the United star.If Cameroon doesn’t advance past the group stage, it’s possible that the former Inter goalkeeper won’t miss a single domestic match for Premier League heavyweights. The athlete will return to his club before to their next match, an FA Cup fourth-round match on January 28, since their last group game is scheduled on January 23.
