As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 match approaches between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions, Nigerians have taken to social media to advocate for Andre Onana to be fielded as the goalkeeper for the Indomitable Lions.
Following Cameroon’s confirmation as the Super Eagles’ opponents in the Round of 16 after their 3-2 victory over The Gambia, Nigerian football fans are keen on seeing Onana in goal. This desire stems from Onana’s omission from the recent game, which was rumored to be due to his questionable performance against Senegal, where he conceded three goals.
The 27-year-old goalkeeper, who currently plays for Manchester United, has faced criticism for his performances since joining the English club, with some high-profile errors drawing negative attention. Nigerian football enthusiasts believe that fielding Onana could present an opportunity for the Super Eagles’ attack, led by Victor Osimhen, the reigning Africa Player of the Year.
Social media platforms have been ablaze with calls for Onana’s inclusion in the upcoming match. Twitter user @SireNoble expressed curiosity, stating, “Make Onana play this match against Nigeria, I want to check something.” Similarly, @Eazilino made an appeal to Cameroon, saying, “An appeal to Cameroon to play Onana against Nigeria on Saturday, we have a surprise for Him.” Additionally, @IbkSports initiated a petition, tweeting, “Petition to start Andre Onana against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday.”
As the anticipation for this AFCON showdown intensifies, the spotlight is now on the Cameroon coaching staff’s decision regarding Onana’s role in the highly-anticipated match against Nigeria.
