Onana’s Infamous Spat with Cameroon Coach Revisited as Goalie Is Recalled Back to Cameroon Squad
- Andre Onana has been recalled back to the Cameroon national team ahead of AFCONqualifiers
- This comes 9 months after the goalkeeper controversially walked out of the team during the Qatar World Cup
- Cameroon bowed out of the competition in the group stage after a win, draw and loss
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Andre Onana has been handed a lifeline on his international career as he was recalled back to the Cameroonian national team, nine months after the infamous Qatar World Cupcontroversy.
Cameroon coach and the country’s legend Rigobert Song announced Onana was back in the squad for the nation’s upcoming qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations. The Indomitable Lionscome up against Burundi on September 12, knowing a draw will be enough to see them through to the finals.
Onana’s return to the national team will be a welcome sight for Cameroonians, as there is no denying his talent between the sticks.
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FootballAt the time of his World Cup controversy, Onana was an Inter Milan player, but he has since secured a summer move to Manchester United for £43.8m.
Onana vs Song at Qatar World CupSo what happened between Onana and his national team that made him leave a prestigious event such as the WorldCup?
Multiple reports at the time claimed Onana had been involved in a ‘shouting match’ with Song as he was discontent with several things within the squad.
On Monday, November 28, the goalie was left entirely out of the squad ahead of Cameroon’s crucial match against Serbia.
As cited on EuroSport, Onana took a hard stance against Song’s apparent traditional style of play, and was unwilling to participate in it.
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