Finally, Andre Onana, the keeper for Manchester United, has arrived in Cameroon for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The 27-year-old goalkeeper delayed his participation in the Ivory Coast tournament due to his club commitments.
Discussions were conducted between his English club and the national team to ensure his availability for the draw against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, which concluded with a 2-2 score.
While fans left Old Trafford after the game, Onana embarked on a 4,800-mile journey from Manchester to the Ivory Coast on a private jet.
Although the former Ajax shot-stopper will miss Cameroon’s AFCON opener against Guinea on Monday, January 15, he is now available for the tournament.
The Indomitable Lions find themselves in Group C alongside Senegal, Guinea, and the Gambia.
Onana had retired from international duty last year following disagreements with Cameroon coach Rigobert Song, leading to his exclusion from the 2022 World Cup squad.
However, he later reversed his decision, expressing his willingness to represent his country in the future.
Onana’s belated arrival means he won’t start in Cameroon’s first AFCON group game, leaving uncertainty about his participation in their second match.