Cameroon Goalkeeper Retires From International Football After World Cup Dispute

• Andre Onana has disclosed that he has played his final match for the Cameroonian national team
• The Inter Milan number-one shot-stopper announced his retirement from international football
• The 26-year-old had a face-off with coach Rigobert Song and was sent out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup

The number one goalkeeper of Cameroon national football team Andre Onana has announced his retirement from international football.

Onana fell out with coach Rigobert Song during the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament and was forced to leave the tournament.

It was gathered that coach of the side, Song, had demoted the goalie in their second group game against Serbia and he was suspended from the national team and did not feature again.

SuperSport reports that Onana stated that his story with the Indomitable Lions has now come to an end.

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The Inter Milan player added via BBC:

"Players come and go, names are fleeting, but Cameroon comes before any player or person.

"Cameroon remains eternal, as does my love for the national team and for our people, who have always supported us no matter how difficult the moment was."

The 26-year-old earned his first international call-up in 2016 and went on to win 34 caps.

Cameroon exited the 2022 World Cup in the group stage with Brazil and Switzerland progressing to the knockout rounds.

Meanwhile, Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has confirmed the suspension of goalkeeper Andre Onana, due to issues relating to his misconduct.

The Inter Milan goalkeeper was in action for the full 90 minutes during Cameroon’s 1-0 loss to Switzerland in their opening game at the ongoing FIFA World Cup.

An earlier statement by FECAFOOT confirmed that Onana had been temporarily suspended from the Indomitable Lions’ squad.

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The Cameroon Football Federation chief has come under intense pressure after a poor start to the World Cup coupled with disciplinary issues in camp, leading to the sacking of first-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana.

The Indomitable Lions produced a strong finish to their tournament after remarkable 3-3 draw against Serbia and a famous win against five-time world champions Brazil.