André Onana Reveals Why He Left the World Cup

The Cameroon national team was a protagonist during the 2022 Qatar World Cup, with a victory over Brazil, but also for what happened off the field: surprisingly, after the debut against Switzerland (1-0 defeat), André Onana left the concentration of his team. The reason for the goalkeeper's departure was because he did not agree with the football ideas demanded by coach Rigobert Song.

After leaving the tournament, the goalkeeper decided to enjoy his free time and traveled to his country to share moments of camaraderie. The 26-year-old goalkeeper arrived in the city of Yaoundé, where he was warmly welcomed by the locals. And taking advantage of his stay, the athlete participated in a small friendly match.

André Onana dressed as the circumstances required and started playing on the dirt field, although this time he didn't take position between the goalposts: he became a field player and showed all his talent with the ball at his feet. The scene quickly went viral on social media.

On the other hand, it is worth remembering that the Cameroon national team said goodbye to the 2022 Qatar World Cup in the group stage, but with joy: Vincent Aboubakar scored for the dramatic 1-0 victory over Brazil. The 'Indomitable Lions' closed the stage in third place, with four points, two units less than the teams that advanced to the round of 16.

André Onana Revealed Why He Left the World Cup

After it was revealed that he left the Cameroon camp, André Onana expressed his position on social media and pointed fingers at coach Rigobert Song. "I want to express my love for my country and the national team. Yesterday I wasn't allowed to be on the field to help Cameroon, as I always do, achieve the team's goals. I have always behaved in a good way to help the team succeed," the goalkeeper began.

"I put all my effort and energy into finding solutions to a situation that a player usually experiences, but there was no desire from the other party. Some moments are difficult to accept. However, I always respect and support the decisions of those in charge of pursuing the success of our national team. The values that I preach as a person and as a player are the ones that identify me, and the ones that my family gave me since I was a child. Representing Cameroon has always been a privilege. The country first and forever," he added.