Background
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana considered leaving the Cameroon national team’s camp early during the AFCON tournament in Cote d’Ivoire.
Unhappiness since Arrival
Onana has been unhappy with the situation since his arrival at the AFCON camp.
Discussion with Manchester United
Prior to AFCON, there was a discussion between the Cameroon Football Association (FA) and Manchester United regarding Onana’s participation.
Late Arrival Due to Bad Weather
Due to bad weather, Onana arrived less than 24 hours before the opening match against Guinea.
Exclusion from Squad
As a consequence of the late arrival, Onana was left out of the squad for the opening match.
Alleged Altercation with Manager
There was a reported altercation between Onana and Cameroon’s manager, Rigobert Song.
Return for Senegal Match
Onana returned for the match against Senegal but made zero saves, leading to him being benched for the third group game against Gambia, where Fabrice Ondoa took his place.
Verbal Attack on Samuel Eto’o
Onana allegedly launched a verbal attack on Cameroon legend Samuel Eto’o after being benched.
Consideration to Leave Camp
Eto’o reportedly ignored Onana, and the goalkeeper considered leaving the camp immediately to return to Manchester.
Decision to Stay
Despite the initial decision to leave, Onana has chosen to stay with the squad.
Contending for Nigeria Match
Onana remains in contention to play against Nigeria in the Round of 16, although Ondoa is likely to start the game.
Cameroon’s Performance in AFCON
Cameroon has had a less than convincing performance in the AFCON, needing two late goals to avoid a group stage exit. They finished third in the last edition.
Onana’s Absence for Manchester United
With Onana’s absence, Altay Bayindir is set to make his debut for Manchester United in the fourth round of the FA Cup against Newport County.
Manager’s Faith in Onana
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has shown faith in Onana throughout the season.