A week after having suffered the acerbic criticism of Nemanja Matic and the consequences of his two mistakes in the all-round match, André Oanana enjoyed bitter revenge on Thursday. Following the spectacular qualification of Manchester United against Olympique Lyonnais, the Cameroonian goaltender expressed a message of determination and pride on social media. The athlete, assailed by critics over the past few days, chose to respond with his actions on the ground, actively participating in a memorable evening marked by a haletante victory against the Lyon team (5-4).

Despite the four goals conceded during this intense encounter, Oanana displayed a combative state of mind and manifested his palpable joy after obtaining the qualification. He highlighted his mental strength and shared images of his celebrations, including a moment of camaraderie with his coach, Ruben Amorim. The English-speaking press also noted with interest a gesture of courtesy towards Altay Bayindir, his replacement, with whom he shared a moment of conviviality at the end of the game. This behaviour illustrates a certain humility despite pressure and criticism.

From the start, the goaltender set the tone, allowing himself even to tease the Lyon fans after the opening of the score by Manuel Ugarte. This gesture, tinted with provocation, was above all a sign of his determination not to undergo the event. The victory, gained after prolongation thanks to the goals of Bruno Fernandes and Hannibal Mejbri, allowed Manchester United to qualify for the next round of the Europa League, suggesting a warrior mentality among the Cameroonian goaltender.