Manchester United have agreed with the Cameroonian Soccer Federation (FECAFOOT) for goalkeeper Andre Onana to delay his call-up for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after their match in opposition to Tottenham Hotspur on January 14.
The 27-year-old Cameroon worldwide will now have the ability to play in United’s FA Cup third-round tie in opposition to Wigan Athletic on Monday, January 8, earlier than they welcome Spurs to Previous Trafford six days later.
David Ornstein, The Athletic journalist, revealed this on his X (previously often known as Twitter) account on Wednesday night time.
“Andre Onana will journey to the Africa Cup of Nations after Man Utd v Spurs on Jan 14. The goalkeeper might be accessible for Cameroon vs. Guinea on January 15. Amicable settlement reached between all events to maximise membership and nation sport time,|” Ornstein wrote on his X account.
Cameroon will start their African Cup of Nations marketing campaign in opposition to Guinea, which means Onana will arrive on the Ivory Coast and be accessible to characterize the Indomitable Lions of their opening match on January 15.
Man United signed Onana from Inter Milan final July as a result of he had retired from nationwide group responsibility and wouldn’t be going to AFCON, which was communicated to them.
He was persuaded by the Cameroonian Soccer Federation and different elements to return to the nationwide group.