MANCHESTER UNITED goalkeeper Andre Onana was swarmed by hundreds of fans while on international duty.
Onana found himself surrounded by supporters as he tried to head for the airport following Cameroon’s 0-0 draw against Zimbabwe.
Andre Onana was swarmed by fans after Cameroon’s 0-0 draw with Zimbabwe
The star had nowhere to go because of the massive crowd
Fans lined the streets calling his name
Onana was finally put in a car that fans surrounded
The Cameroonian shotstopper had drawn a massive crowd of fans because of a change to the match’s venue.
The Afcon qualification clash should have been played in Zimbabwe, but was instead held at the Mandela National Stadium in Uganda after the grounds in Zimbabwe were deemed to be substandard.
Uganda is known to have a huge number of Manchester United fans and that was clear when Onana tried to make his way through the streets after the game.
Fans swarmed around the 28-year-old and could be heard screaming his name and asking him for photographs.
After fighting his way through the sea of people, Onana was able to get into a car before heading off to the airport.
Army personnel could be seen paving a way for Onana to get out on to the road, leaving the Cameroon team bus behind.
The former Ajax and Inter Milan star had already caused a stir when he arrived in Uganda for the clash earlier in the week.
Fans had been waiting at the Entebbe International Airport for his arrival and reports claim that airport staff and security were also asking him for photographs.
His efforts on the pitch had certainly earned him some appreciation from the Cameroon fans as he stood out as a star performer for the Indomitable Lions by keeping a clean sheet.
Onana made five saves to help Cameroon take another step closer to qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations.
The seasoned goalie’s next assignment is to play in the Premier League again when Manchester United visits Southampton on Saturday in an attempt to make up for their humiliating 3-0 loss to Liverpool the previous game.
For Onana and company, the coming week will be hectic as United also has Carabao Cup matches against Barnsley in the middle of the week and Crystal Palace on the Saturday.
Onana was the standout performer for Cameroon