Cameroon captain Samuel Eto’o has announced his retirement from international football.
French sports daily L’Equipe reports that the four-time African
player of the year winner has quit the Indomitable Lions citing personal
reasons.
Eto’o reportedly quit after Cameroon’s 1-0 home win over Libya in Sunday’s 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Yaoundé.
MTNFootball .com reports that the striker played in that match before he was substituted on the hour mark by Jacques Zoua.
Meanwhile, Eto’o had trained very little the week preceding the game
and his presence in the starting line-up was only confirmed few hours
before kick-off.
While Cameroon’s officials said the striker had a cold, close sources
disclosed that Eto’o and coach Volker Finke clashed over the starting
line-up, with the player allegedly demanding the inclusion of veteran
keeper Carlos Kameni and forward Achille Webo.
Finke reportedly refused to please the player and a top official had to convince Eto’o to participate in the crucial match.
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