Andre Onana subject to more criticism after AFCON howler vs Senegal

Andre Onana was subject to more criticism after Cameroon’s 3-1 defeat against Senegal in the AFCON group stages.

Cameroon now run the risk of elimination after picking up just one point from their opening two matches.

The Manchester United goalkeeper has had a rocky start to life at Old Trafford and isn’t enjoying one of his best seasons, but he mis-timed a punch and was rooted to the spot when Ismalia Sarr scored Senegal’s opening goal on Friday evening.

Ismaila Sarr beats Onana to put the defending champions ahead 💪

Senegal LEAD Cameroon 1-0 ⚽ pic.twitter.com/TQQVqumnC3

— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) January 19, 2024

Onana was also criticised by man for Sadio Mane’s goal which made it 3-1 in stoppage time. After watching the highlights, I can’t get my head around how slow he is to get to the ground and we’ve seen it happen in a United shirt this season.

Sadio Mane SEALS victory for Senegal ⚡

The former Liverpool striker scores his first of the tournament 🔥 pic.twitter.com/jdyVYZbqWc

— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) January 19, 2024

Footage courtesy of Sky Sports

With United seventh in the Premier League, it doesn’t bode well that we’ve let in 29 goals in 21 matches. That is a shocking record but our injury crisis in defence has made it impossible for Erik ten Hag to settle on a back four. And it goes without saying that it’s a recipe for disaster throwing a new keeper into the mix with an unsettled defence.

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