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Cameroon goalkeeper Onana escapes unhurt from horrific accident

AJAX goalkeeper Andre Onana has reportedly been involved in a sickening car crash on his way to play for Cameroon in their World Cup play-off against Algeria. 

Horrifying pictures show two cars smashed into each other at the front, with both bonnets destroyed and the ground covered in debris. 

Onana had been travelling to Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon, when he was caught up in the accident, as reported by the Sun, but the 25-year-old has fortunately escaped unscathed. 

He was headed to Cameroon’s training camp in Douala at the time of the incident, the report adds – with no casualties reported in the collision from either vehicle.

Onana is still on course to start for Cameroon in their crucial World Cup on Friday despite being involved in the incident, it says. 

A Champions League semi-finalist in 2019, Onana has been rated as one of the most exciting young goalkeepers in world football in recent years before his career was blighted by a failed drugs test.

He was banned for one year by UEFA after testing positive for Furosemide last February, but claimed he had accidentally taken his wife’s medication.

After an appeal, his suspension was reduced to nine months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after finding ‘no significant fault’ from Onana.

Onana – who will leave Ajax on a free transfer this summer –  explained the pain of trying to clear his name and remain focused despite being unable to set foot on the pitch during his suspension.
Daily Mail

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