El Hadji Diouf has to calm down Andre Onana after Man Utd star was left out of Afcon squad despite rushing to join the team

Introduction to the article:
The article discusses Andre Onana’s difficult journey to join the Cameroon squad for the African Cup of Nations and his subsequent frustration at being left out of the matchday squad. It also highlights the involvement of former Senegal star El Hadji Diouf in calming Onana down after his disappointment.

The Nightmare Journey

Onana had to deal with a gruelling journey, traveling 5,000 miles in less than 24 hours to make it in time for the match against Guinea. He faced additional challenges, including travel by car due to weather concerns, but managed to arrive at the stadium in time for kick-off.

The Frustration

Despite his efforts, Onana was left out of the matchday squad, leading to frustration and public outbursts about the use of a private jet for a trip in which he did not play. This resulted in Diouf having to intervene and calm the goalkeeper down.

The Impact on the Team

Without Onana’s contribution, Cameroon only managed a draw in their first game of the tournament, sharing the points with Guinea in a 1-1 draw. The article also discusses Onana’s possible involvement in future matches for the Cameroon team.

The Impact on Manchester United

Onana’s international duties leave Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag with his number two goalkeeper, Altay Bayindir, until Onana returns from his international obligations. The article also mentions how Onana’s absence from a previous game to assist United may impact his chances of playing for Cameroon.