André Onana has been in the Indomitable Lions’ lair since September 4, 2023. The man was one, if not the most anticipated at the Indomitable Lions group for the match Cameroon-Burundi September 12 in Garoua. The Cameroonian international announced to subscribers of his digital platforms his return to the Cameroon national team via his account X (Twitter). Selected among the 24 of the meeting Cameroon-Burundi which will be played on September 12, 2023 at the Roumde Adja stadium in Garoua, the Manchester United member removes all doubts about his return to the den: “ I answer my nation’s call with unwavering certainty “. A post from the goalkeeper that is making headlines on the web. Especially since if the most anticipated man at this regrouping puts an end to doubts and debates on his return to the selection, he continues to arouse particular interest. He whose message lets enigmas bloom. ” In the world of football as in life, defining moments occur, requiring crucial choices. In recent months, I have faced hardships marked by injustice and manipulation; Yet my unwavering love and attachment to my homeland, Cameroon, remains intact. “, he wrote on his social media accounts.
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“Manipulation, lying and abuse of power”
Enough to cast doubt on his state of mind. However, ” Faced with manipulation, lies and the abuse of power, I choose to remain faithful to my ideal, proudly representing a country that deserves our sincere commitment.“, he assured. ” My desire to represent my country has never wavered since my youth, and this aspiration remains an inseparable part of my identity. “, Continued the Manchester international who turned his back on the national team at the end of 2022. “ Nothing and no one can shake this conviction. I answer the call of my nation with an unshakeable certainty, aware that my return is not only intended to honor my dream, but also to meet the expectation and support of Cameroonians, who deserve a national team determined to shine. “, he convinced himself beforehand.
For the rest, saluting the government that works relentlessly to build a better Cameroon for all“, the porter of Manchester united sends the opinion to later for the “truth” on the dispute which opposes him to the technical staff of the Indomitable Lions and the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fécafoot) since the Qatar 2022 World Cup: ” Time, infallible judge of all things, will eventually enlighten us and reveal the correctness of our actions. “, he refers the curious to posterity.
André Onana was dismissed from the national team in full World Cup 2022 after the first game, and especially the day before Cameroon’s second game. In a context marked by misunderstandings and disagreements on the tactical plans and schemes put in place by Rigobert Song. The man who is one of the best goalkeepers in the world today, had not digested this ordeal and slammed the door of the national team once returned to the country. His message when he left England for Cameroon, suggests that André Onana, who had been received at the Presidential Palace during the crisis, is returning thanks to the involvement of the government. Already on April 09, 2023, the Minister of Sports and Physical Education (Minsep), Narcisse Mouelle Kombi, had sent a letter to the president of Inter Milan to request the availability of the Cameroonian goalkeeper for the national cause. Samuel Eto’o Fils, the president of Fécafoot, had indicated that only the coach is able to recall a player to the den. For his part, the coach manager had indicated that “ the doors of the national team remain open for André Onana. It’s true, he is currently one of the best goalkeepers currently but we must not favor individuality instead of favoring the collective ».
But recalling his colt on August 29, the boss of the national team said that ” if Onana is in the list, it’s because he did the right thing “. André Onana who remained enigmatic, simply gave ” See you on September 12 in Garoua for our qualification for the next African Cup of Nations football ».
