December 28, 2024

 

Following his fallout with Indomitable Lions Manager, Rigobert Song, Inter-Milan goalkeeper, Andre Onana has announced his retirement from the Cameroonian national team.

The Cameroonian team didn’t make it out of the Group stage despite their late winner against Brazil in Group G on match day 3.

The Indomitable Lions conceded three goals without Onana, while he was between the sticks he only conceded one from his fellow Cameroonian native, Breel Embolo.

The fallout between the Cameroonian legend and the keeper was over Onana’s style of goalkeeping.

The 26-year-old back at club level comes out more and plays like an 11th man for the team which gives him more touches on the ball.

Rigobert demanded that Onana plays a more traditional keeping which means he comes out less, but Onana refuses to change his style of play.

Taking to his social media pages, Onana said: “After endless hours of training, endless trips and a lot perseverance, I can proudly say that I have fulfilled my great dream.

“But every story, however beautiful it may be, has to end. And my story with the Cameroonian national team has come to an end.

“Players come and go, names are fleeting, but Cameroon comes before any person or player.

“Cameroon remains eternal and so does my love for the national team and for our people who have always supported us.

“My feeling will never change. My Cameroonian heart will continue to beat and wherever I go I will always fight to lift the flag of Cameroon as high as possible.”

Onana flew home after only appearing in the Indomitable Lions opening clash against Switzerland.


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