Newly appointed as the head coach of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon by the Minister of Sports, Marc Brys, who is still not recognized by the Fecafoot – Cameroonian Football Federation, has been touring Europe extensively.
This time, the Belgian coach traveled to Manchester, where he met with André Onana, who made an epic promise to him.
After a disappointing AFCON 2023 and considering international retirement, André Onana seems to have reconsidered his position. The Manchester United goalkeeper met with the new Cameroon coach, Marc Brys, during a visit to England on Wednesday night. This meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the match between Manchester United and Sheffield United, was an opportunity for the two men to discuss Onana’s future with the national team.
According to sources close to the matter, the exchange between Onana and Brys was positive. The Cameroonian goalkeeper reportedly expressed his intention to return to the national team if the new coach called him up. If this promise materializes, it would be excellent news for the Indomitable Lions, who have lost one of their key players in recent months. While Onana’s return was not certain after AFCON 2023 and his dissatisfaction with Rigobert Song, Marc Brys’s arrival seems to have eased tensions. The Belgian coach has met several senior players in the team in recent days, including André Onana. He seems to have succeeded in convincing the goalkeeper to reconsider his decision of international retirement.
📸 Marc Brys x Andre Onana 😀🇨🇲 pic.twitter.com/ENOLdKuk5I
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“The head coach of the Indomitable Lions had discussions with the Cameroonian goalkeeper from Manchester United on the sidelines of his club’s convincing 4-2 victory over Sheffield United. Another player he met on Wednesday was the young right-back Tchamadeu, the 20-year-old from Stoke City,” detailed team press member Germain Noël Essengue.
A fresh start for the Indomitable Lions?
André Onana’s return is excellent news for Cameroon. The Manchester United goalkeeper is considered one of the best in his position and will be a crucial element for the Cameroonian national team in the years to come. His experience, talent, and leadership will be valuable assets for the Indomitable Lions in the upcoming international competitions.
The arrival of Marc Brys and the return of André Onana may mark the beginning of a new era for the Indomitable Lions. Cameroon has great ambitions for the coming years, and with a goalkeeper of Onana’s caliber, anything is possible. Cameroonian supporters hope that this new duo will lead the national team back to the top of African football.
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