Inter Milan’s Cameroon goalkeeper, Andre Onana, has been sent packing from the Qatr 2022 World Cup by coach Rigobert Song few hours before facing Serbia in a group E encounter.
Onana was in goal in Cameroon’s opening game of the tournament but they lost 1-0 to Switzerland.
Onana was expected to play a part in Cameroon’s must win game against Serbia but the goalie was axed from the squad for disciplinary reasons.
However, according to The Athletic, Onana had a falling out with Cameroon head coach Rigobert Song over the weekend and it was ultimately decided that the Inter Milan shot-stopper should leave the World Cup campaign in Qatar.
It was gathered that Onana wasn’t going to listen to his coach but chose to argue over the coach’s style preference.
The argument got heated up that coach Rigobert Song chose to fire from his squad.
Onana came through Barcelona’s academy and spent years playing in Ajax’s possession-focused team, with a play style of building up from the back via the keeper.
But Song felt that style didn’t suit his Cameroon team and told Onana to go more direct and not take any risks near his own goalpost, instead wanting to see more ‘traditional’ goalkeeping.
It appeared that Onana did not take too kindly to Song’s suggestion, with the report claiming the pair had a rather significant bust-up.
Cameroon Football governing body FECAFOOT has released a statement concerning the issue, claiming they stand by Rigobert Song.
Onana was eventually replaced in the starting XI with keeper Devis Epassy.
Devis Rogers Epassy Mboka (born 2 February 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Saudi Pro League club Abha. Born in France, he represents the Cameroon national team internationally
