Where Eto'o and Diouf disappointed, Nigeria's Jay-Jay Okocha showed just why he has been a consistent international performer for over a decade - and was voted the tournament's best player.

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Hughes, whose club gave up in their high-profile attempt to sign Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o - now likely to join Inter Milan in a swap deal with Zlatan Ibrahimovic - has a glut of forwards in his bloated, 57-strong squad.

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Yet Eto'o's hard work in pre-season won over the legendary Barca midfielder, who has been rewarded by the striker's incredible tally of 29 league goals in only 35 matches this season.

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