Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has been omitted from Cameroon's squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, marking a new low in his career. The 29-year-old, who joined Turkish side Trabzonspor on loan in the summer after falling out of favour at Old Trafford, had hoped to retain his place but has not been selected.
Onana has earned 53 caps for Cameroon and played every minute of their unsuccessful World Cup qualifying campaign. However, his recent form has not been sufficient to earn a spot in the squad for the tournament, which begins on 21 December. Cameroon will face Gabon, Ivory Coast, and Mozambique in the group stage.
The decision comes on a dramatic day for the Cameroon national team, with manager Marc Brys being sacked just days before the tournament. Onana's omission adds to a turbulent period for the goalkeeper, who joined Manchester United from Inter Milan for £43m in 2023 but struggled with high-profile mistakes.
Onana has made 11 appearances for Trabzonspor this season, and club officials are reportedly impressed enough to consider a permanent move. Ruben Amorim, his former manager at United, commented on the loan departure, acknowledging that a change was needed due to the intense pressure at the club.
