Andre Onana is reportedly an unwanted man within the Cameroon fold at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. The Manchester United goalkeeper chartered a plane to link up with the Indomitable Lions ahead of their crunch tie against Guinea, but was given a cold shoulder on arrival in Yamoussoukro on Monday hours to the game.According to reports, Cameroon coach Rigobert Song refused to talk to the 27-year-old custodian and did not allow him to be part of the match day squad.Onana who stayed back in England and featured for Manchester United in their 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday reportedly lamented to Senegal legend El Hadji Diouf: “If I wasn’t going to play or make the bench then why did I come here with a private jet.” Earlier, Onana’s transit to Yamoussoukro from Abidjan was delayed due to bad weather. AFCON 2023: Ten-man Guinea holds CameroonHis decision to stick with Manchester United and not join the Indomitable Lions camp ahead of their tournament has elicited mixed reactions with some deeming it a disrespect to the nation.Tuesday 17.00: (1.75) Burkina Faso (3.60) Mauritania (5.70)20.00: (1.40) Tunisia (4.60) Namibia (10.5)23.00: (2.15) Mali (3.25) S.Africa (3.90)The player’s frosty relationship with Song can be traced back to the last FIFA World Cup in Qatar when he left camp after a disagreement over mode of play.He would proceed to announce his retirement from international football, but this was rescinded after talks.Cameroon, five-time African champions, are in a tough Group C of the 34th edition of the continent’s biggest football showpiece alongside defending champions Senegal and The Gambia.Senegal already started on a high, hammering underdogs Gambia 3-0 in the Senegambia derby.
