The Macedonian fairy tale of Fabrice Ondoa, the Cameroonian goalkeeper crowned African champion in 2017, is taking a bitter turn. Signed in February 2026 with FK Rabotnički Skopje, a first division club in North Macedonia, Ondoa is struggling to convince.
In five official matches played, the Cameroonian goalkeeper has conceded a total of 16 goals, a heavy record that raises questions about his current form. The most notable performance remains the 3-1 defeat against Makedonija Skopje on March 4, where an error by Ondoa directly led to an opposing goal. The only bright spot in this difficult start is a friendly match won 2-0 against Kozuf Gevgelija, where Ondoa managed to keep a clean sheet.
Ondoa's difficulties quickly led to him being benched. The team also recorded a 3-0 victory against the bottom of the league in his absence, which led some observers to point the finger at the goalkeeper's responsibility for the team's poor performances.
Despite a six-month contract with an option for an additional year signed on February 2, 2026, Ondoa's future within the club seems uncertain. However, Kamerfoot.com tempers the criticism, pointing out that the championship has 33 matchdays and that Rabotnički, despite its position as the first relegated team, is only seven points away from the first non-relegated team.
The club's sporting situation is worrying. Rabotnički Skopje occupies 11th place in the standings. The club's statistics are alarming, with a series of consecutive defeats and a difficulty in scoring goals.
On March 4, 2026, the club suffered a 3-1 defeat against Makedonija FK, precipitating its relegation to the second division. Ondoa, who had joined Rabotnički as a free agent after the end of his contract with RFS of Latvia, has struggled in recent years, with only four appearances and 13 goals conceded without a clean sheet this season.
Aged 30, Fabrice Ondoa aimed to revive his career in North Macedonia after a period of unemployment. Trained at FC Barcelona, he has had experiences in various European championships before joining Rabotnički. His achievements include an Africa Cup of Nations won in 2017 with Cameroon, where he was named best goalkeeper of the tournament. The Macedonian adventure is proving more complicated than expected for the one that many Cameroonians admire.
Rabotnički Skopje's next match is scheduled for March 7, 2026 against FK Arsimi 1973.
