Cameroon soccer player Eto’o retires
Undated: Cameroon’s four-time African player of the year Samuel Eto’o confirmed that he was calling time on his international career just days after he was stripped of the captaincy of the national side.
“I inform you that I am ending my international career… Thank you to all Africa, and to all my fans for your unconditional support,” the forward announced on his Twitter account on Thursday.
Eto’o, who had not been named in Cameroon’s 25-man squad for the qualifiers for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations which begin in September, played his last game for The Indomitable Lions during their World Cup campaign in Brazil.
Eto’o, who on Tuesday signed a two year contract with English Premier League side Everton, played just one match – a 1-0 defeat to Mexico – in his fourth World Cup campaign (1998, 2002, 2010, 2014).
Capped 116 times, he won two Africa Cup of Nations titles in 2000 and 2008, a competition in which he is the all-time leading scorer with 18 goals.
He is also Cameroon’s record scorer with 56 goals.
His biggest triumph with the national side was winning Olympic gold in Sydney in 2000. (AFP)
Third Div: Umphyrnai register 3-0 win over Rynjah
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SHILONG: Two goals by E. Kharkongor helped Umphyrnai crush Rynjah 3-0 in their Third Division match at Polo Grounds on Thursday. Umphyrnai got off to an early start with W. Marwein scoring in only the 4th minute before Kharkongor plundered past Rynjah’s defence twice to score in the 20th and 30th minutes.
On Friday, Mawklot and Nongsohphoh will play their Third Division match at Polo Grounds at 4:15 pm.
Meghalaya team wins Silver in Unified Football tourney
CHENNAI: Lyntijam Special School, Ri Bhoi District, which is representing Meghalaya at the 1st Unified Football Championship held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, bagged the Silver medal after losing to Tamil Nadu 2-1 despite putting up a gallant fight. The event was organized by the Special Olympic Bharat from August 24-28. The State team was led by Sumarlang Swer (coach), president of the Lyntijam Welfare & Development Association and escorting officer Eric Ranee along with eight athletes comprising four special athletes. Around 18 football teams from different states participated in the event. During the closing ceremony on Thursday, medals were handed over to the teams by national officer of Special Olympic Bharat, New Delhi, Md. Khurram in the presence of Area Director Special Olympic Bharat, Tamil Nadu, J. Paul Devayayan and other dignitaries.