Togo Pull Out Of African Nations Cup

Togo have withdrawn from the African Nations Cup following the terrorist attack on their team bus in Angola yesterday.

Gunmen in Cabinda, an area in Angola plagued by separatist violence, used machine guns to open fire on the team bus.

Last night it was confirmed that the bus driver was killed in the attack, while reports from France today said an assistant coach and a press officer had also died.

Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor, who revealed the attack en route to the team’s base in the Cabinda province lasted 30 minutes, convened a team meeting as captain last night to discuss whether to stay in Angola or return to their clubs.

The squad now appears to have decided for the latter option.

Posted on January 9, 2010 | Filed Under Football

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