Cameroonian goalkeeper André Onana continues to shine with Trabzonspor, helping his club secure a spot in the Turkish Cup final on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. This achievement adds another potential trophy to his already impressive career.
Trabzonspor secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Gençlerbirliği in the semi-final. The match came to life in the second half when Gençlerbirliği took the lead in the 62nd minute through Eric Arda Aslan. However, Trabzonspor responded quickly, with Arda Cagan Celik equalizing and Ernest Muçi scoring the winning goal in added time (90+3’) to secure Trabzonspor's place in the final.
Onana made two important saves during the match, including a crucial stop to prevent Gençlerbirliği from taking a 2-0 lead. His solid performance was further highlighted by his 100% pass accuracy.
André Onana's career has been marked by success in various European leagues. He has won the Dutch league title with Ajax, the Italian league title with Inter Milan, and the FA Cup with Manchester United. A potential Turkish Cup victory would add another trophy to his collection.
The Cameroonian international, currently on loan from Manchester United, expressed his delight after his team's qualification. "Actually, I can put it this way: I was born ready, I'm always ready. What makes me really happy is that the team wins and goes through to the next round," he said.
Trabzonspor's president, Ertugrul Dogan, has publicly expressed his desire to sign Onana on a permanent basis, emphasizing his importance to the team.
The 2026 Turkish Cup final is scheduled for May 22 in Antalya. Trabzonspor will face Konyaspor for the title.
