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“After four successful and challenging years of collaboration together, I would like to thank Sven for his incredible loyalty, work ethic and most importantly the friendship that we have formed that will go beyond this working partnership,” Sharapova said in a statement.

“I know the players – and they lead by example in the team,” the 21-year-old said. “Obviously, people in the media speak a lot when things aren’t going right, but we, as players, do communicate with each other.

Aguero, 29, felt discomfort in his left knee during a training session on Saturday and will definitely miss City’s fixture against Stoke City on Monday night, live on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football.

Victory over Gennaro Gattuso’s side saw Wenger’s men end a four-match losing streak, which had previously seen the Gunners lose to Ostersunds FK, Manchester City twice and then against Brighton & Hove Albion last time out in the league

On hand to receive the Trophy at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos were: Amanju Pinnick, President, Nigeria Football Federation; Peter Rufai, Rtd. Nigerian Footballer; Christian Karembeu, Rtd. French International; Gernot Rohr, Super Eagles Technical Adviser; and Ikechukwu Ezenwa.