This archive report was first published on 7 September 2019.
On September 7, 2019, football fans around the world bid farewell to an era as African legend Samuel Eto'o announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 38.
With an illustrious career spanning top-level football, Eto'o won numerous trophies with Barcelona and represented Cameroon at four World Cups, cementing his status as one of Africa's greatest-ever players.
As he hangs up his boots, Eto'o leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered for generations to come.
