UEFA'S DECISION TO SUSPEND ANDRÉ ONANA

UEFA'S DECISION TO SUSPEND ANDRÉ ONANA

Some months ago, the Cameroonian Goal keeper André Onana was banned by UEFA after he tested positive for having consumed Furosemide, a drug  which belongs to the list of drugs prohibited by the World Anti Doping agency.
Uyi Olubor a Sports legal expert examined the decision of UEFA.
You can watch below!!!


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