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Andre Onana Omitted from Cameroon AFCON Squad

12/2/2025

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Summary

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Andre Onana, Cameroon's goalkeeper, has been left out of the squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.
He is on loan at Trabzonspor from Manchester United.
The omission follows Cameroon's disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign, which failed to secure a spot.
Onana has earned 53 caps for Cameroon.
The AFCON group stage begins on December 21, with Cameroon facing Gabon, Ivory Coast, and Mozambique.

History

Historical Context

The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Egypt, marked a significant decline for Cameroon, the defending champions, who failed to advance past the group stage, earning only 4 points. Stripped of hosting rights in 2018 due to infrastructure issues and ongoing crises, Cameroon faced criticism for its performance, highlighting the urgent need for a strategic overhaul in its footballing approach.

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Story summary

Andre Onana, Cameroon's goalkeeper, has been left out of the squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.
He is on loan at Trabzonspor from Manchester United.
The omission follows Cameroon's disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign, which failed to secure a spot.
Onana has earned 53 caps for Cameroon.
The AFCON group stage begins on December 21, with Cameroon facing Gabon, Ivory Coast, and Mozambique.

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