Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana was called up to the Cameroon national squad this morning.
According to ESPN, Andre Onana was considering skipping the Africa Cup of Nations in order to focus on his career at Manchester United.He has just returned to the Cameroon team, playing in friendly matches.This indicates that he will most likely accept the call-up to compete in the AFCON in January.
Onana returned to the field this morning after being unable to play in Cameroon’s match against Russia last week.Andre Onana returned to Cameroon’s starting lineup in Tuesday night’s friendly against Senegal in France.Onana, who was struggling at the club level, suffered another blow as Senegal prevailed 1-0.Former Liverpool striker Sadio Mane scored the game-winning goal from the penalty spot, tricking Onana.
At the very least, Onana did not make the error of allowing a goal in a clear-cut circumstance.However, Onana’s confidence would benefit from being on the winning squad.Nonetheless, Onana may have benefited from the change in atmosphere.So far, he has had a difficult time at Manchester United.
Meanwhile, Altay Bayindir, Andre Onana’s assistant, has had a mixed international break.England rejoiced when Turkey won the group and qualified for EURO 2024.However, he did not play directly in either of their matches, instead serving as an unused substitute.The former Fenerbahce goalkeeper has yet to make his Manchester United debut.It could happen sooner if Andre Onana’s form does not improve.
Andre Onana announced his retirement from international football last December after disagreements with head coach Rigobert Song over tactics, but he soon returned after a few months. At that time, the former Ajax star said: “In recent months, I have faced unfair challenges. However, my unshakable love and attachment to my homeland Cameroon remains intact.” .”
“My desire to represent my country has never wavered since I was young and this aspiration remains an inseparable part of me. Nothing and no one can shake that belief. I answer my country’s call with unshakable certainty, knowing that my return is not only to honor my dream but also to respond to your expectations and support. Cameroonians, who deserve a national team determined to shine.”
Onana made his debut for the team in 2016. He has over 30 caps for the team and won the Cameroonian Footballer of the Year award in 2018. He joined Manchester United in the summer transfer window from Inter Milan with a contract worth 43.9 million pounds .