Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has become the target of a public and highly personal attack by former Cameroon teammate Fabrice Olinga, who issued a series of threatening and accusatory messages on social media, prompting widespread reaction in Cameroonian football circles.
The outburst came just a day after Onana featured in Manchester United’s 1–0 defeat to Tottenham in the UEFA Europa League final, a result that capped a challenging season for the Cameroonian international at club level.
However, the post-match scrutiny has extended far beyond the pitch, as Olinga launched a blistering tirade on Snapchat, reviving old tensions and making alarming allegations.
“You chose the wrong enemy, André. When someone wants to attack my family, I’m capable of the worst,” Olinga wrote in one of several posts. Among the most starting claims was an accusation that Onana is involved in occult practices, with Olinga alleging, “Your stories about a sect where you take the energies of others will stop.” He also referenced previous warnings, saying, “I told you last time to pray a lot… you didn’t listen.”
The exact nature of the fallout between the two former national teammates remains unclear, though both were part of Cameroon’s setup between 2018 and 2019 and share a common history, having been developed at Samuel Eto’o’s Fundesport academy. The underlying grievance appears to be deeply personal and long-standing.
Onana, who has yet to respond publicly to the allegations, received immediate backing from figures within Cameroonian football. Gérard Elle, a prominent sports consultant in the country, took to social media to denounce Olinga’s behavior, defending the Manchester United goalkeeper and questioning Olinga’s motives.
“This is a former footballer who believed in magic instead of working to build a proper career,” she posted. “André Onana supported you for years. I hope you’ll return the €100,000 he lent you.”
The controversy has triggered a flurry of reactions online, with the majority of commentators siding with Onana and criticizing Olinga. Many have dismissed Olinga’s comments as rooted in jealousy or resentment, pointing to the diverging paths their careers have taken.
While Onana has risen to the elite level of European football, having played for clubs like Ajax, Inter Milan, and now Manchester United, Olinga, once hailed as a prodigy, has struggled to fulfill his early promise.
This latest dispute adds to a growing list of public feuds involving high-profile figures in Cameroonian football. Past tensions between former stars such as Geremi Njitap and Samuel Eto’o have also played out in the public arena, raising questions about unity and professionalism within the national footballing community.
The Cameroon Football Federation has yet to issue an official statement regarding the matter, but the situation is likely to spark internal reflection, especially as the national team looks to maintain cohesion ahead of future competitions.
As for Onana, who has endured a turbulent season marked by on-field criticism and now off-field drama, the incident marks another chapter in what has been a testing year.
With speculation already swirling about his future at Manchester United, this added controversy only deepens the scrutiny around one of Africa’s top goalkeepers.
Fabrice Olinga attacks Onana on Snapchat, calling it a “cult” and “energy theft.”
A Cameroonian football flop, eaten away by failure, attacks one of the players who is raising the country to the highest level in the world.
Olinga = oblivion. Onana = national pride. #TeamCamer pic.twitter.com/SIc1y2uMvU
— ismael feussi 🇨🇲👑 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 (@IsmaelFeussi) May 22, 2025
