“UEFA Bans Ajax Goalkeeper Onana For 12 Months After Failing Drugs Test”.

UEF has reportedly banned  Ajax goalkeeper,  Andre Onana for a period of twelve months

The disciplinary body of the European football association, UEFA,imposed the  suspension of 12. Following a  check on October 30 last year, the goalkeeper found the substance Furosemide in his urine.

The suspension is effective from today and applies to all football activities, both national and international.

The club Ajax has out a statement following the ban

On the morning of October 30, Onana was feeling unwell. He wanted to take a pill to ease the discomfort. Unknowingly, however, he took Lasimac, a drug that his wife had previously been prescribed. Onana’s confusion resulted in him mistakenly taking his wife’s medicine, ultimately causing this measure to be taken by UEFA against the goalkeeper.

Furthermore, the disciplinary body of the football association has stated that Onana had no intention of cheating. However, the European Football Association believes, on the basis of the applicable anti-doping rules, that an athlete has a duty at all times to ensure that no banned substances enter the body.

Onana and Ajax will appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS