Sports World News of Sunday, 18 September 2016Source: BBCLyon drop interest in signing AdebayorEmmanuel AdebayorFrench club Lyon have pulled out of negotiations to sign Togo international striker Emmanuel Adebayor after a 'delayed arrival and desire to play for his country at next year's African Cup of Nations'. Adebayor, a free agent since his contract expired with Crystal Palace, held talks with coach Bruno Genesio but a deal failed to materialise. The Ligue 1 side said Adebayor, who is not eligible for the first phase of the Uefa Champions League, had "delayed his arrival in Lyon" on Friday. He signed for Palace in January, but scored only once in seven league appearances before leaving the club at the end of last season. He led Togo to the 2006 Fifa World Cup in Germany and has 29 goals in 63 appearances for his country.

Source: CameroonWeb September 18, 2016 10:51 UTC