It will have been a kick in the teeth for Andre Onana to have been left out of the Cameroon team for their Africa Cup of Nations opener. He had just flown more than 4,500 miles overnight from Manchester to Yamoussoukro via a weather delay.
But his omission in the country’s last two matches will have been a punch to the stomach. By dropping Onana, Cameroon head coach Rigobert Song has dared to do something Erik ten Hag is yet to this season.
The goalkeeper had previously fallen out with the national team manager but reversed his decision after signing for Manchester United, this time causing a headache for his club boss. Ten Hag did as best he could to hold onto Onana.
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The decision to delay the summer signing’s exit until as late as possible may have actually done more harm than good. The Indomitable Lions ‘keeper was hardly domineering in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham less than 24 hours before Cameroon's opener.
Unconfirmed reports suggest United paid a staggering amount for his inter-continental flight but Song deemed Onana’s arrival too late as he met up with the team five hours before kick-off.
He will soon land back in Manchester after just one AFCON appearance that was less than convincing. He may have had a few internal thoughts on his cousin Fabrice Ondoa’s fumbling performance in the 2-0 knockout defeat to Nigeria but Onana has problems of his own.
His mistakes cost United their place in the Champions League and his overall impact on the side has to be questioned. Many wanted David de Gea out of the door in the summer due to his errors.
Onana has been just as woeful so far, if not
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