Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana watches league match in Yaoundé

Cameroon international Andre Onana was in attendance when Colombe Sportive locked horns with Victoria United in a highly competitive Elite One clash Yaoundé.

After missing out on Cameroon squad for the March international break, Onana, who plies his trade for Trabzonspor seized the opportunity to watch a league match, held at the Military Stadium on Sunday.

Onana was one of the most recognizable figures in the stands during the matchday 11 fixture, watching closely as Colombe Sportive secured victory over their Limbe‑based opponents.

The Cameroonian football community took note of his presence, with supporters capturing and sharing scenes of the national team goalkeeper taking in the local top‑flight action.

The Elite One is the highest level of club football in Cameroon, featuring 16 teams competing in the country’s premier league. Clubs like Colombe Sportive and Victoria United are part of this competition, which plays a key role in local football development and fan engagement.

Onana’s absence from the national camp comes at a time when Indomitable Lions coach David Pagou is preparing his squad for upcoming fixtures during the break. The decision to exclude the experienced goalkeeper, one of Cameroon’s most capped and recognizable players, has raised eyebrows among fans, especially given his status as a regular choice for both club and country in recent years.

While no official explanation has been provided by the Cameroon Football Federation regarding Onana’s omission, his decision to stay in the country and attend a domestic top‑flight match has generated discussion across social media and local sports circles.

Onana’s club career continues with Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig, where he is on loan from Manchester United after joining the Red Devils earlier in his career. His development and form at club level remain topics of interest among supporters of both his national side and European clubs.

As Cameroon’s senior team progresses with its international commitments without him, all eyes will be on how this unusual break impacts Onana’s national team role in the coming months.