AFCON 2017 winner and best goalkeeper, Fabrice Ondoa, has called on football authorities to investigate his cousin and national teammate Andre Onana’s late arrival at the AFCON 2023 in Ivory Coast.
Speaking to Footmercato in an interview conducted one month ago and published on March 23, the Nimes substitute goalkeeper, said he does not condone anything or act that goes against the rules.
‘Even if you are my cousin or my best friend, there are certain things that cannot be tolerated in the national team’ he said.
‘As it’s known, 27 players are called to the AFCON, and it is required that they all be fully ready to play.’
Ondoa said questions should be asked about who authorised the Manchester United goalkeeper to arrive just the day the competition was starting.
He condemned the pressure from external parties and a reported imposition of certain players on the coach against his will.
‘It should be noted that there has been external pressure on the president of the federation’ he added. ‘I’ve been part o
f the team for 11 years, and there are certain things that should not be accepted.’
The former Samuel Eto’o Academy, Fundesport recruit, pointed out that he has nothing against his cousin. He said he wants the ‘unacceptable’ practices within the national team to be addressed.
Source: Cameroon News Agency
OSHAKATI: The Ruacana Town Council has invested N.dollars 350 000 in the hosting of the town’s 11th Easter Tournament.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from 29 March to 01 April 2024.
In an interview with Nampa on Monday, tournament organiser Simaneka Nendongo said a total of N.dollars 148 000 will be put aside for prizes, with the rest of the amount used for other expenses.
Nendongo indicated that this is the biggest event on their calendar and they expect to cater for thousands of visitors expected to attend this year’s tournament.
‘During the four days of the tournament, local traders will make extra income and hopefully grow the town’s economy,’ he stated.
Teams will participate in four sports codes during the event.
In the male football category, the winner will walk away with N.dollars 25 000, a floating trophy and gold medals.
The second runner-up will scoop N.dollars 17 000 and silver medals, while the semi-finalist will get N.dollars 6 000 and N.dollars 4 000 respectively.
In the fem
ale and Legend Soccer Category, the winners will get N.dollars 9 000, a floating trophy and gold medals. The second-place winner will get N.dollars 7 000 and silver medals, while the third-place will get N.dollars 5 000 and bronze medals.
Meanwhile, in the netball category, the winner will scoop N.dollars 12 000, a floating trophy and gold medals. The second runner-up will get N.dollars 8 000 and silver medals, while the third-place winner will get N.dollars 6 000 and bronze medals.
With regards to the volleyball and basketball sport codes, Nendongo indicated that the winners will receive N.dollars 7 000, a floating trophy and gold medals. The second-placed team will get N.dollars 5 000 and silver medals, while the third-place winner will walk away with N.dollars 3 000 and bronze medals.
Source: The Namibia Press Agency