Andre Onana announces retirement from international football
Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana has quit his Cameroon international career.
The news of Andre Onana’s retirement does not come as a surprise. The 26-year-old had a massive fallout with Cameroon head coach Rigobert Song at the recently concluded FIFA World Cup.
Onana questioned Song’s tactics and was subsequently released from the national team.
In a statement released on Friday, Onana said it has always been his dream to play for the Indomitable Lions, but his time is over now.
ANDRE ONANA OFFICIAL STATEMENT
“It all started in NgoI Nkok, a small village where, from a very young age, my family passed on to me the values that identify the Cameroonian people.
“I understood that love for this country is eternal and that commitment is non-negotiable.”
“I remember how we watched the matches as a family. Only Cameroonians can understand what it means to us to see the Indomitable Lions play. That’s when I started dreaming of one day wearing the national team jersey. And now, after endless hours of training, endless trips and a lot of perseverance, I can proudly say that I have fulfilled my great dream.
“But every story, however beautiful it may be, has its end. And my story with the Cameroonian national team has come to an end. Players come and go, names are fleeting, but Cameroon comes before any person or player. Cameroon remains eternal, and so does my love for the national team and for our people who have always supported us no matter how difficult the moment was.
My feeling will never change. My Cameroonian heart will continue to beat, and wherever I go will always fight to lift the flag of Cameroon as high as possible.
“I will continue to support as a fan, just as more than 27 million Cameroonians do at every match. I can only thank all those who trusted me and believed I could add and contribute to this team.”
He has had 34 caps since making his International debut in 2016.
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