Andre Onana has spoken out after he missed Cameroon’s first game in AFCON 2023.
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Cameroon faced Guinea and played a 1-1 draw without their goalkeeper Andre Onana.
Onana was in goal when Manchester United faced Tottenham on Sunday and after the 2-2 draw he departed on a private jet to join up with his international team.
However, he was unable to land in Yamoussoukro, where the game was taking place, due to fog. He eventually got there priot to the game but was dropped from the matchday squad.
Speaking following the game, Onana said: “I have a lot to say but I won’t say it here because we are in competition.
“The most important thing is sacred union. We are here to win. I ask the supporters to support us in good times and bad.
“I’m one of the leaders so I take my responsibilities and that’s why I’m here. I don’t want people to criticise the youngest. Let people continue to criticise me, I’m used to it, I do what is good for my country.
“It’s like choosing between my father and my mother, but my country comes first, that’s why I’m here. We’re together.
“I am here to represent my country, my continent. It is a huge honor for me to be here with my country. 40 years ago, our elders did something exceptional here. Coming to represent this beautiful country is the most important thing.
“Concerning my playing time, it is the coach who will decide. We are here to win no matter who is playing. We have very good goalkeepers.”