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Eto’o: Retired Barcelona striker can work for Cameroon federation - Lawal

Ex-Nigeria international Garba Lawal has lauded Samuel Eto’o who announced his retirement from professional football.

On Friday, the former Cameroon international heralded his decision to end his football career at the age of 38.

Eto’o won several trophies and accolades during his time at Real Mallorca, Barcelona and Inter Milan, including four Champions League, three La Liga, one Serie A, one Fifa Club World Cup, two Copa del Rey and a Coppa Italia title, among others.

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At national level, he won the Olympic Gold Medal in 2000 and played a significant role as the Indomitable Lions clinched the 2000 and 2002 Africa Cup of Nations titles.