Andre Onana Makes AFCON U Turn to Play for Manchester United

• Andre Onana is part of Cameroon's 27-man squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
• However, the goalkeeper has yet to link up with the national team ahead of the tournament
• Onana was part of the United team that beat Wigan 2-0 in the third round of the FA Cup

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is reportedly set to make a U-turn on his availability at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Onana is part of Cameroon's 27-man squad set to take part in the upcoming continental showpiece in Ivory Coast.

According to BBC, the shotstopper returned to the national team back in September, months after he was suspended for 'disciplinary reasons' during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

His decision to play for the Indomitable Lions came after he made an agreement with the country's federation.

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The development saw the 27-year-old included in the AFCON squad that will represent the football powerhouse in the month-long tournament.

Onana makes AFCON U-turn

However, the former Inter Milan goalkeeper is yet to link up with the national team, with reports claiming he has delayed his arrival.

According to SPORTbible, Onana made an agreement with the Cameroon officials that he would not leave United until January 14.

That decision will make him available for the Red Devils' Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur.

The delay will therefore see him miss Cameroon's group opener against Guinea on January 15.

Onana was part of the United squad that beat Wigan 2-0 on Monday night in the third round of the FA Cup.

Goals from Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes sealed the win for Erik ten Hag's charges.

Past AFCON Golden Ball winners

Sports Brief in a previous report, highlighted the complete list of Golden Ball award winners from previous AFCON tournaments.

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Senegalese forward Mane was the last player to win the Golden Ball, taking home the award in the 2021 edition in Cameroon.

The Al-Nassr star led Senegal to their maiden championship, scoring the winning goal in the penalty shootout against Egypt.