Emmanuel Adebayor, a former captain of Togo, has declared his retirement from the game of football.

In a video uploaded to his Instagram profile, the 39-year-old striker announced the end of his 22-year career.
“From the highs to the lows, my career as a professional athlete has been an incredible journey,” he said.
“Thank you to my fans for being there every step of the way. I am feeling so grateful for everything and I am excited for what is to come.”