The Southland Times

Cameroon suspend ’keeper

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Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana has been sent home from the World Cup for disciplina­ry reasons after a dispute with coach Rigobert Song. The Inter Milan goalkeeper was ‘‘temporaril­y suspended’’ from the team, the Cameroon football federation said, and the suspension would cover the rest of the tournament in Qatar. Onana also released a statement referring to his disagreeme­nt with Song over team tactics that led to him being dropped for Cameroon’s 3-3 draw with Serbia. Onana said he had tried to resolve the issues in a bid to stay at the World Cup. ‘‘I have put all my efforts and energy into finding solutions to a situation that a footballer often experience­s, but there has been no will on the other side,’’ Onana said. Cameroon play their final group match tomorrow and have an outside chance of qualifying for the knockout phase.

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