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Super Eagles goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye has made a passionate appeal to football fans to stop associating him with Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana.
Onana is currently under fire at Old Trafford due to his string of unimpressive performances during the 2024/25 English Premier League season.
The Cameroonian contributed to the woes of the 20-time Premier League champions during last season’s UEFA Europa League as they eventually lost to Tottenham Hotspur in the final.
The 29-year-old was in goal during Manchester United’s infamous exit at the hands of Grimsby Town during the 2025/26 EFL Cup.
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I am not Onana – Adeleye
Adebayo Adeleye is currently preparing with the Super Eagles ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda on Saturday, September 6.
According Sports Ration, the Volos player said some sections of the media have mistaken his identity for former Ajax goalkeeper, Andre Onana.
The 25-year-old respectfully appealed to the general public to refrain from associating him with the former Inter Milan star, per Vanguard. He said:
“To the esteemed public, I wish to clarify a pressing matter regarding my identity. My name is Adebayo Adeleye, and I am a Nigerian goalkeeper. Unfortunately, some individuals have been mistakenly referring to me as Andre Onana, the renowned Cameroonian goalkeeper.
“I kindly request that the public refrain from associating me with Andre Onana, as we are two distinct individuals with different nationalities and careers. I am proud to be Adebayo Adeleye, a Nigerian and I would appreciate it if my correct identity is respected and used in all references.”
The former Hapoel Jerusalem made the final 23-man squad, joining Stanley Nwabali and Amas Obasogie.
Chippa United goalkeeper Nwabali retains his spot despite fitness concerns following a minor injury during the PSL, per Punch.
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Nigerians react
@Roseangel009 said:
“He created Onana’s styles (Hair and beard) and he’s blaming those calling him Onana?
“He should first try and look like Adebayo Adeleye and not Onana.”
@_piusgram wrote:
“Nah him performance go decide if him go bear that name or not.”
@Aiamnitrogen added:
“Oga go barb that hair oo😂💔, from NEPA to PHCN to different DisCos, till today we still dey shout up Nepa, na you won come use press statement change your name?”
@Teeinspire12 said:
“No vex na your hairstyle cause am.”
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper says Chelle made the right decision
Legit.ng earlier reported that a former Nigerian international Dele Aiyenugba, has commented on the goalkeepers selected by the Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle, ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The Malian coach initially included five goalkeepers (Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, Amas Obasogie, Adeleye Adebayo, and Kayode Bankole) in the 39-man provisional list before narrowing it down to three.
Source: Legit.ng
