Equatorial Guinea forward Emilo Nsue has announced his retirement from international football.
The 34-year-old’s retirement comes after he was suspended by his country’s football association for misconduct, with the nation’s vice president, Teodora Nguema confirming the news.
“After discussions, captain Emilio Nsue López has declared his retirement from the national team. I acknowledge his contributions over the 12 years he has represented the Nzalang Nacional and wish him success in his future endeavours,” Nguema stated in an X post.
Después de los debates, el capitán Emilio Nsue López ha anunciado su retirada de la selección. Por lo que, he reconocido sus logros durante los 12 años que ha vestido la camiseta del Nzalang Nacional y le he deseado suerte en su futuro profesional.
— teddy nguema (@teonguema) February 20, 2024
Nsue won the Golden Boot at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after scoring five goals, all of which came in the group stage.
The former Middlesbrough and Birmingham City player began his international career in 2013 after representing Spain, where he was born, at youth level between 2005 and 2011.
Nsue ended his senior career with 22 goals as Equatorial Guinea’s all-time top scorer and 44 caps, the third highest behind Federico Bikoro and Basilio Ndong.
He participated at four AFCON tournaments (2015 as hosts, 2021 and 2023) with Equatorial Guinea reaching the knockout phase on each occasion.
