AFCON 2023: Disappointing Outcome for André Onana following Cameroon's Elimination

On the eve of Cameroon's debut in the competition, Onana secured a special agreement with FECAFOOT to play with his club until the last possible moment. However, arriving only a few hours before the match against Guinea, he did not feature.

As a starter in the second match against Senegal, Onana conceded three goals from three shots on target, leading to his team's first defeat in this edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. With a save rate of 0%, he became the least performing goalkeeper of CAN 2023, as noted by Afrique Sport. Faced with Gambia, Onana found himself relegated to the bench by coach Rigobert Song, another disappointment for the goalkeeper. In the Round of 16 match against Nigeria, Onana once again watched his team's defeat from the sidelines, signaling their exit from the competition.

Onana's performance in this tournament is highly disappointing: only one match played out of four, with a save rate of 0%. Once considered the best African goalkeeper before CAN 2023, his situation is now under scrutiny, and he has become the subject of ridicule for many.

The question now is whether Onana can bounce back upon his return to England. His future with the Indomitable Lions is also uncertain, especially given Fabrice Ondoa's convincing performances during the competition. He might regain his position if there is a change in the coaching staff or if he manages to return to his best form at the club level.

For the Cameroonian team, it is evident that significant work needs to be done to rectify the course after this elimination. At the moment, the future appears tumultuous for André Onana and the Cameroonian selection.