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Andre Onana’s brave Afcon plan in tatters as Man Utd goalkeeper FAILS to make squad after ‘private plane is blocked’

ANDRE ONANA boarded a private jet to Afcon after Manchester United’s 2-2 draw to Tottenham – but failed to make it to the stadium in time after an unexpected delay.

The Red Devils shot-stopper had less than a day to make it to Cameroon’s tournament opener against Guinea.

Andre Onana headed straight on to a private jet after Man Utd’s draw against Spurs on SundayCredit: Instagram

Onana’s private jet was blocked, leaving his Afcon opener plot in tatters

Onana played for United as they battled Tottenham in a 2-2 draw at Old TraffordCredit: Getty

Onana, 27, delayed flying out to meet with his Africa Cup of Nations squad so he could assist United in a crucial match against Spurs.

And his help was much needed between the sticks as the Red Devils battled against Ange Postecoglou’s side to secure a draw.

Erik ten Hag was desperate to put on a show in what was the first game Sir Jim Ratcliffe attended since his 25 per cent stake takeover.

And while everyone left Old Trafford at around 6.30pm on Sunday, Onana headed straight to the airport knowing Cameroon’s first Afcon game was at 5pm on Monday.

But he suffered a hold-up after his private jet was blocked due to bad weather, according to Manchester Evening News.

It’s claimed his private jet was blocked in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Monday morning due to bad weather conditions in Yamoussoukro, where Cameroon play Guinea.

Cameroon were playing Guinea at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium – and Onana has been stranded 150 miles away in Abidjan.

The keeper attempted to travel to the stadium by car as Yamoussoukro Airport has been surrounded by fog, making it unsafe for planes to land.

His distant cousin Fabrice Ondoa, who plays in the French third tier, instead stood between the posts for the game, with Onana not even making the bench.

And it took just ten minutes for Ondoa to concede as Guinea wasted no time getting their Afcon campaign up and running.

But Frank Magri struck back as he equalised for Cameroon just five minutes into the second half with Guinea reduced to ten men just moments before the break.

Cameroon will also face Senegal and Gambia in their Afcon group following their opening match 1-1 draw.

Former West Ham and Liverpool star Rigobert Song will be leading the Central African nation’s squad for the tournament.

Onana missed Cameroon’s pre-championship game against Zambia to assist United in a 2-0 FA Cup third-round win against Wigan last week.

Now Ten Hag is left with his number two Altay Bayindir until Onana finishes his international duty.

The former Inter Milan star moved to Old Trafford over the summer in a £47.1million deal.

The shot-stopper is in a race to link up with Cameroon before their tournament openerCredit: Getty

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