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  • AFCON 2023: Nigerian fans call on Cameroon coaching crew to field Onana against Super Eagles

    AFCON 2023: Nigerian fans call on Cameroon coaching crew to field Onana against Super Eagles

    Nigerians on social media have jokingly called on the Cameroon coaching crew to give  Andre Onana  a chance to man the goal post when the indomitable Lions Cameroon face the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON.

    The question posted to the Cameroonian FA came after it was confirmed that the Indomitable Lions will be the Super Eagles’ opponents in the Round of 16 following the five-time Champions 3-2 win victory over The Gambia.

    Recall that the Man United’s goalkeeper Onana was benched during the last group C  encounter between Cameroon and Gambia.

    The 27-year-old has been the subject of trolls and criticism since signing for Man United in the Summer after several howlers in goal for the English giants.

    Taking to social media to react to the fixture, Nigerian football fans wished Onana will be fielded in the clash with Cameroon as they see it as an advantage for the Super Eagles attack led by reigning Africa Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen.

    @SireNoble wrote, “Make Onana play this match against Nigeria, I want to check something.”

    @Eazilino said, “An appeal to Cameroon to play Onana against Nigeria on Saturday, we have a surprise for Him.”

    @IbkSports tweeted, “Petition to start Andre Onana against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday.”

  • AFCON 2023: United delay Onana, set to join Cameroon team one day before opening match

    AFCON 2023: United delay Onana, set to join Cameroon team one day before opening match

    Manchester United have told Cameroonian goalkeeper, Andre Onana to delay for few more days before traveling to represent his country at AFCON.

    United have explained that Andre Onana will play against Tottenham Hotspur next Sunday, before flying to join up with his Cameroon team mates for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

    Onana is expected to be available for the Indomitable Lions’ first game in Ivory Coast.

    United have persuaded Cameroon to let the player stay for the Spurs game at Old Trafford on January 14.

    All clubs are obliged under FIFA rules to release players for the AFCON two weeks earlier.

    The two sides have now reached an agreement for Onana to play in goal against Spurs before leaving for Afcon straight after the game. It remains to be seen if he starts Cameroon’s opening Group C match against Guinea as well.

    The match between Cameroon and Guinea will hold on the 15th of January.

  • UCL: Onana, Maguire, Jesus make Champions League team of the week

    UCL: Onana, Maguire, Jesus make Champions League team of the week

    Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus, and Manchester United duo of Andre Onana and Harry Maguire have been included in the UEFA Champions League team for this week.

    UEFA made the announcement in a post via its website on Thursday afternoon following the conclusion of the Champions League group stage fixtures on Wednesday night.

    Maguire scored the winning goal against Dannish side, Copahagen while Onana saved a last minute penalty to earn United all three points in the encounter.

    On his side, Jesus scored a goal in Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Sevilla that gave the gunners their first win over the Spanish side.

     

     

    Below is the Champions League team:

    Goalkeeper:

    André Onana (Man United) – 12 points

    Defenders:

    Harry Maguire (Man United) – 14 points

    David Raum (Leipzig) – 13 points

    Nico Schlotterbeck (Dortmund) – 10 points

    Midfielders:

    Fermín López (Barcelona) – 15 points

    Warren Zaïre-Emery (Paris) – 13 points

    Xavi Simons (Leipzig) – 12 points

    Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) – 12 points

    Forwards:

    Evanilson (Porto) – 16 points

    Santiago Gimenez (Feyenoord) – 12 points

    Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) – 12 points

  • EPL: Ten Hag sends strong warning to Onana ahead Sheffield United clash

    EPL: Ten Hag sends strong warning to Onana ahead Sheffield United clash

    Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has advised number 1 shot stopper, Andre Onana to step up his game ahead of match day  10 premier league clash with Sheffield United.

    Onana has had a shaky start to life at Manchester United after conceding at least a goal per match.

    Ten Hag brought in Onana this summer to replace David de Gea as United’s no.1 after the Spaniard’s contract expired.

    The Cameroon international joined in a £47.2million deal from Inter.

    But despite receiving praise for his distribution, Onana has come under fire after mistakes against Bayern Munich, Galatasaray and Brentford.

    And Ten Hag is adamant that Onana will start to show more consistency.

    “‘For Andre, it is good to know, from that little bit of history, but also we live now and we live in the future. He has to make his future by making better performances.

    “I’m sure he will do that and he has already shown that so many times in big clubs like Barcelona, when he was young. At Ajax, he was in the semi-final of the Champions League. He was in the final of the Champions League [last season with Inter],” Ten Hag said.

  • UCL: Manchester United manager, Ten Hag reacts to Onana’s error

    UCL: Manchester United manager, Ten Hag reacts to Onana’s error

    Erik ten Hag, Manchester United manager,has refused to blame goalkeeper, Andre Onana for his error as they lost 4-3 to Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

    The gaffer insisted that the team should focus on team play rather than individuals.

    Ten Hag, speaking after the game at the Allianz Arena, insisted the focus should be on the team and not individuals.

    Visiting Manchester United lost narrowly to the German champions in Munich by 4-3 in this season’s UEFA Champions League opener.

    Bayern Munich opened scoring after Onana’s error in the encounter.

    Leroy Sane capitalized on Onana’s error to score first in the game before Bayern doubled their lead four minutes later through Serge Gnabry.

    Rasmus Hojlund scored his first United goal early in the second half, but Bayern hit back with Harry Kane’s penalty.

    Casemiro scored two minutes from time, but substitute Mathys Tel added a fourth for Bayern. There was still time for Casemiro to add another deep in injury time.

    Onana apologised after the match for his error but Ten Hag did not want to focus on one particular player as a basis for the loss:

    He said: “It is good he is taking responsibility but it is about the team. You have to bounce back as a team and we scored three goals after that.

    “The mistakes happen but when they happen they are gone. We must always believe we can bounce back and tonight we showed that belief, we kept going after mistakes and kept believing.”

  • Andre Onana explains Cameroon U-turn

    Andre Onana explains Cameroon U-turn

    Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has explained his decision to end his international retirement.

    Having quit Cameroon at the World Cup last season, Onana is back in the squad this week.

    Onana stated this morning: “In the world of football, as well as in life, there are decisive moments, which require crucial choices. In recent months I have had to face trials marked by injustice and manipulation. However, my unwavering love and attachment to my homeland, Cameroon, remains intact. My desire to represent my country has never wavered since my youth, and this aspiration remains an inseparable part of my identity.

    “Nothing and no one can shake this conviction. I respond to my nation’s call with unwavering certainty, knowing that my return is not only aimed at honoring my dream, but also at meeting the expectations and support of Cameroonians, who deserve a national team determined to shine.

    “In the face of manipulation, lies and abuse of power, I choose to remain true to my ideal, proudly representing a country that deserves our sincere commitment. This is the time to unite, to work in harmony for our common good: Cameroon. I would like to pay tribute to the government that is working tirelessly to build a better Cameroon for all.

    “My deepest thoughts go to the people of Cameroon, whom I sincerely thank for their support and whom I look forward to seeing again. Time, the infallible judge of all things, will eventually enlighten us and reveal the correctness of our actions. My commitment to Cameroon remains unwavering and I am determined to do my part to see it prosper. See you on September 12 in Garoua for the qualification for the next African Cup of Nations football.”

  • EPL: Onana heaps blame on Rashford, others for United’s loss to Tottenham

    EPL: Onana heaps blame on Rashford, others for United’s loss to Tottenham

    Manchester United goalkeeper, Andre Onana has heaped blame on the strikers of the club for missing their chances in the Red devils 2-0 loss to Tottenham on Saturday evening.

    According to the Cameroonian goalkeeper, the Red Devils performed pretty well in defeat but laid the blame on the players that wasted the opportunities to score.

    Tottenham defeated Manchester United 2-0 with goals from Pape Matar Sarr and Lisandro Martinez(own goal).

    The Red Devils created chances throughout the game, with Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario making good saves.

    Recall that Rashford and Casemiro had few opportunities to score but wasted them.

    The biggest chance fell to Bruno Fernandes who had a clear header in front of goal and sent it a long way high and wide.

    “We started well, created chances but unfortunately we didn’t score. If we scored, it would be a different game.

    “Football is about scoring goals and we had some big chances.”

    Manchester United have won one and lost one in the first two premier league games this season.

  • Manchester United vs Dortmund: Why I yelled at Harry Maguire – Andre Onana

    Manchester United vs Dortmund: Why I yelled at Harry Maguire – Andre Onana

    Manchester United Cameroonian goalkeeper, Andre Onana, has revealed why he yelled at former Manchester United Captain, Harry Maguire during a pre-season match with German side, Borussia Dortmund on Sunday.

    Onana claims he doesn’t have any issues with Maguire in the 3-2 loss to Dortmund.

    The loss to the Bundesliga runners-up made it three defeats on the spin for the Red Devils.

    With the score at 2-1, Onana ran out of his goal to scream at Maguire for his decision to play a short pass to Christian Eriksen, which led to a Dortmund chance and the keeper making a save.

    According to Onana, he was just trying to arrange his defence line and prompting them not to make more mistakes.

    Onana told MUTV: “I demand [from] them a lot and I will demand from them a lot because they are great players. Now, for me, it’s a big honour to play with these defenders.

    “With [Lisandro] Martinez, Harry [Maguire] they are doing great things. They are important players for the club. I’m very happy to be part of this team and playing with them is something great.”

  • Why I rejected De Gea’s number 1 shirt – Andre Onana

    Why I rejected De Gea’s number 1 shirt – Andre Onana

    Newly acquired Manchester United Goalkeeper, Andre Onana has revealed why he refused to wear the club’s number one shirt recently vacated by David de Gea.

    Recall that De Gea left the Premier League giants this summer making the number one shirt available for whoever would replace him.

    However, upon arriving at Old Trafford from Inter Milan last week, Onana opted for the unusual No.24 shirt.

    Onana became the most expensive African goalkeeper in the world.

    And while many expected him to quickly pick up the iconic No.1 shirt, the Cameroonian opted to continue with the No.24, which he has worn previously at Ajax and Inter.

    Onana has now explained that his shirt choice references his date of birth – 2/4, the second of April.

    “I just like that number and it’s my birthday, my date of birth.

    “So for me it’s great and I like this shirt. With this number we have done a lot and I hope this will continue,” he told MUTV.

  • EPL: Onana lands in UK for Manchester United medicals

    EPL: Onana lands in UK for Manchester United medicals

    Newly acquired Manchester United Goalkeeper, Andre Onana has landed in the United Kingdom for his medicals with the club.

    The Cameroonian is expected to undergo his medicals on Wednesday at the club’s Carrington training ground, the UK Mirror reports.

    United manager, Erik ten Hag, wants Onana to replace David De Gea who has left Old Trafford as a free agent.

    Onana will cost the Red Devils €50million (£43m) plus around £5m in add-ons.

    Recall that Onana worked with Ten Hag at Ajax Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

    The 27-year-old will put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the option for one more.