The decision to omit André Onana and Vincent Aboubakar from Cameroon’s squad for the upcoming AFCON, as reported by Fabrizio Romano via his official X account, has sparked intense debate across social media, especially on X, where fans are openly questioning the motives behind such a bold move.
He posted:
Both players are seen as key figures for the national team, so their exclusion has sparked big debate among fans. Many worry the move could further weaken a Cameroon side that already failed to qualify for the World Cup, especially with such an important tournament ahead.
One user expressed confusion over the exclusion of Onana, who recently joined Turkish side Trabzonspor on loan from Manchester United, as reported by Softfootball.
Suggesting that the decision may backfire. Plethora @godlinetochukwu voiced concern about the implications.
He said:
Why leave out Onana? While his form at goal fluctuates quite often, Andre Onana is a big player and a big positive influence to any dressing room. Leaving out Onana for Afcon is a bold action which I hope will not bite back.
Another fan expressed his shock at this decision, suggesting the move may be rooted in issues deeper than football. @Alpha_ChrisX argued that the decision goes beyond tactics or form,
He stated:
Leaving Onana and Aboubakar out of Cameroon’s AFCON squad is huge and honestly shocking… It screams of internal politics, ego clashes, or off-field drama.
His message points to a belief that off-pitch conflicts may have influenced squad selection, potentially harming team morale.
Others used the moment to criticise the players themselves. Conget Mele @official_melee questioned Onana’s overall quality.
He tweeted:
Even the Cameroon national team does not have confidence in Onana. How did this bro even arrive at Manchester United in the first place?
But some supporters strongly defended the goalkeeper, insisting he deserves far better treatment. Stephen, @realJnr01, insists Onana should not return to the team.
He posted:
When he gets his form back, he should never accept any call up again.How many keepers of Cameroon are to his standard.
The conversation then took a political turn as some users pointed fingers at football leadership in the country. Princess Luna @princessluna237 criticised FECAFOOT president Samuel Eto’o directly.
She said:
By the time Samuel Eto’o is done with destroying Cameroonian football, not a single stone will be left standing… He has taken out the two biggest players in the squad because he’s afraid of anyone standing up to him.
She accuses Eto’o of using personal influence to shape the squad selection.
Overall, the reactions on X highlight a mix of disappointment and frustration, with many fans believing Cameroon may have jeopardised their AFCON ambitions by excluding two of their most experienced stars.
