AFCON 2023: Cameroon urged to start Onana in goal for Round of 16 clash

When the Super Eagles play the Indomitable Lions on Saturday in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, or AFCON, Nigerians on social media have urged the Cameroon coaching staff to start Andre Onana in goal.

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This comes after it was announced that the Super Eagles’ Round of 16 opponents will be the Indomitable Lions, who defeated The Gambia 3-2 to become the five-time Champions.

Onana, the custodian for Man United, was benched during the match, according to Obasanjo News24. It is believed that this decision had something to do with his dubious performance against Senegal, in which he gave up three goals.

Since joining Man United in the summer, the 27-year-old has faced backlash and trolls following a number of poor saves for the English powerhouse.

Nigerian football supporters responded to the schedule on social media, hoping that Onana would start against Cameroon because they thought it would help the Super Eagles attack, which is captained by Victor Osimhen, the current Africa Player of the Year.

“Make Onana play this match against Nigeria, I want to check something,” said @SireNoble.

“We have a surprise for Him,” tweeted @Eazilino, pleading with Cameroon to play Onana against Nigeria on Saturday.

“Petition to start Andre Onana against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday” was tweeted by @IbkSports.