Andre Onana caught a flight to AFCON after Manchester United played Tottenham at Old Trafford - with less than a day to make it before Cameroon's tournament opener.
The United goalkeeper delayed flying out to the Africa Cup of Nations so he could take part in the critical Premier League clash with Spurs, which finished 2-2.
It was a busy day for the 27-year-old between the sticks as United battled to a draw in front of Sir Jim Ratcliffe for the first time.
Mail Sport understands that Cameroon intend Onana to be on the bench for their Group C encounter with Guinea.
His distant cousin Fabrice Ondoa is expected to take the gloves for the match.
Onana missed Cameroon's warm-up game against Zambia to play in the 2-0 FA Cup third-round win over Wigan last week.